I am a Texas filmmaker and film teacher who loves building media through audio recording, video production, graphic design, and 2D animation. For over twenty years I’ve led a comprehensive video production sequence in AISD, and I’m honored to be a two-time Teacher of the Year finalist. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media creators and offering community media services. I specialize in a wide range of media creation skills—from audio recording, writing, and vocal work to video editing and animation. I’m dedicated to hands-on learning, collaboration, and helping students and local creators bring bold ideas to life.…

David Bellesen

I am a Texas filmmaker and film teacher who loves building media through audio recording, video production, graphic design, and 2D animation. For over twenty years I’ve led a comprehensive video production sequence in AISD, and I’m honored to be a two-time Teacher of the Year finalist. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media creators and offering community media services. I specialize in a wide range of media creation skills—from audio recording, writing, and vocal work to video editing and animation. I’m dedicated to hands-on learning, collaboration, and helping students and local creators bring bold ideas to life.…

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I am a Texas filmmaker and film teacher who loves building media through audio recording, video production, graphic design, and 2D animation. For over twenty years I’ve led a comprehensive video production sequence in AISD, and I’m honored to be a two-time Teacher of the Year finalist. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media creators and offering community media services.

I specialize in a wide range of media creation skills—from audio recording, writing, and vocal work to video editing and animation. I’m dedicated to hands-on learning, collaboration, and helping students and local creators bring bold ideas to life.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at FOX KTBC News
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Video editing for the 5 pm and 9 pm local broadcasts.
Audio and Video Production Teacher at Austin ISD (Travis Early College High School)
January 1, 2004 - Present
Teach a sequence of video production classes for grades 9-12; course articulated with Austin Community College’s RTVB 1305 and Practicum in AV Production.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television, and Film at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
IMAC Spanish Language Program - Guadalajara, Mexico at University of Texas at Austin IMAC Spanish Language Program
January 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009
Accelerated Film Program - Direction, Screenwriting, Film and Video Editing at Spanish Language Immersion School
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Summer Spanish Immersion Classes at Spanish Language Immersion Program
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, After Effects
May 20, 2026 - May 20, 2028

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment
    Travis Rebel Productions promo clip
    This is a promo clip for the Audio and Video Production sequence I teach for Austin ISD in Texas. I have been awarded the district teacher of the year twice in my plus twenty year career.…