Verité director/cinematographer in Washington, DC with an eye for capturing adult-child interactions and a keen sense of inquiry.

Dave Haft

Verité director/cinematographer in Washington, DC with an eye for capturing adult-child interactions and a keen sense of inquiry.

Available to hire

Verité director/cinematographer in Washington, DC with an eye for capturing adult-child interactions and a keen sense of inquiry.

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Work Experience

Independent Cinematographer & Studio Consultant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - November 17, 2025
Directed and shot 200+ editorial and promotional videos for global clients, managed field teams in over 10 countries; led studio operations and creative direction for a studio/Podcast environment; oversaw production for a digital audience of 850K+; recruited, trained, and managed a roster of local and international freelance filmmakers; developed standard operating procedures and visual templates to ensure consistency across productions and digital platforms; built technical workflows for live streaming, remote cameras, and cloud-based collaboration; Selected speaker on AI for Documentaries at the DC/DOX Film Festival; FAA-licensed drone pilot with vehicle-mounted and stabilized cinematography experience.
Content Producer & Strategist at U.S. Military Health System (Contractor: Axiom)
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Led the launch of the Military Health System's first enterprise-wide social media program, defining strategy, policy, governance, and KPIs for a $50B federal health care network; advised public affairs and senior Pentagon staff on content planning, digital engagement, and emerging platforms.
Studio Service Engineer at Washington Professional Systems
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Installed and maintained professional studio systems for clients including Discovery, National Geographic, and federal agencies; delivered on-site training for Sony and Apple production systems.

Education

B.S., Electrical & Computer Engineering (with Distinction) at University of Rochester
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) — AVIXA
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
FAA-licensed drone pilot
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Room to Breathe (PBS)

    An intimate, short family documentary filmed over a year. Follow newlywed filmmakers Mary and Dave as they confront pandemic parenting and virtual school in their search for household balance. They juggle the roles of virtual educators, emotional partners, and parents. Will their love survive?