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

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.
Video Editor at FOX KTBC News
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Video editing for the 5 pm and 9 pm local broadcasts.

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.…