David Darby, ASC | Click here to view David's website
In addition to his automotive expertise with a client list that includes Nissan, Lexus, Mazda, Dodge, Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Pontiac, Infiniti, Buick, Suzuki, BMW & Cadillac, David’s work has also been cited for his Clio nominated scenics for Amtrack and his emotional storytelling spots for Prudential, Merrill Lynch, Visa, and John Deere with Director Michael Grasso. His work with director Rob Lieberman for Hallmark Hall of Fame was nominated for an Emmy in 1999. Additional awards with British director John St. Clair, include several London International Advertising Award Nominations for Infiniti, Samsung and the Kinsale International Award of Ireland for Amtrak. David has recently completed photography on the independent feature film titled "True Rights" directed by Meg Thayer and produced by Harmony Pictures /Soundelux Entertainment.
COMMERCIALS
Acura |
Coors Light |
Amtrak |
Merrill Lynch |
Disney |
Miller Beer |
AT&T |
Duracell |
Mitsubishi |
GMC |
Hallmark |
Jeep |
Bell South |
Hellman’s |
Nissan |
BMW |
Infiniti |
Prudential |
Cadillac |
Lexus |
Smuckers |
Citibank |
Labatts |
Sony |
Clairol |
Lowenbrau |
Taco Bell |
Coca Cola |
MCI |
Visa |
Mazda |
Maytag |
Subaru |
Toyota |
Dodge |
Honda |
Ford |
Chrysler |
KIA |
Seaworld |
Chevrolet |
Bermuda Tourism |
Neutrogena |
Dove |
DIRECTORS
Michael Bay |
Traktor |
Ray Dillman |
Eric Saarinen, ASC |
Rick Levine |
Stan Scofield |
Marc Chiat |
Rob Lieberman |
Marco Brambilla |
Jesse Dylan |
Gary Johns |
Jonathan Taylor |
Josh Taft |
John Massey |
Doug Taub |
Bob Giraldi |
Adrian Moat |
Brent Thomas |
Michael Grasso |
Gillian Procter |
Steve Tobin |
Graham Henman |
Randy Roberts |
David Wild |
Anthony Hoffman |
Patrick Russell |
Kieran Walsh |
Henry Holtzman |
John St. Clair |
Barry Young |
Ken Arlidge, ACS |
Bill Butler, ASC |
Steve Beck |
Jan DeBont, ASC |
Rob Legato |
Paul Dektor |
Michael Downey |
Erich Joiner |
Henry Sandbank |
Michael Patrick Jann |
Ramses |
Jim Sonzero |
Joseph Kosinski |
Theresa Wingert |
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
RSA/USA |
Crossroads |
ILM |
Dektor Films |
Plum Productions |
Cucoloris Films |
Tool of N.A. |
Bedford Falls |
Milagro Films |
MJZ |
HSI |
Trio Films |
Crash Films |
Flying Tiger Films |
Coppos Films |
Harvest Films |
HKM |
Rhythm & Hues |
Propganda Films |
Onesuch Films |
The Artists Co. |
Believe Media |
Straw Dogs |
Chelsea Pictures |
Giraldi-Suarez |
Sandbank Films |
Reactor Films |
Untitled |
Gartner Films |
Go Film |
Detour |
Spine |
Sticks & Stones |
Directorz |
Digital Domain |
FEATURE FILM
2009 "Choose"--Feature film directed by Robert Legato, produced by The
7th Floor, New York, NY. David Darby, ASC and Robert Legato, Directors of
Photography. Digital cinematography with Arri D-21 and RED One
2008 "Farsighted"--Feature short, directed by Elyse Couvillion, produced by
Elyse Couvillion and Filmmaker’s Alliance, Hollywood, CA. David Darby,
ASC, Director of Photography. 35mm film. 22 minutes
1999 "TRUE RIGHTS"--Full Length Independent Feature Film
Written and Directed by Meg Thayer, Produced by Harmony Pictures and Soundelux Entertainment, Producer Leon Gladstone.
DOCUMENTARY FILMS
"BEHIND THE FENCE" Albert Paley Metalsmith
"BACKSTAGE AT THE LONGBEACH GRAND PRIX" Series Pilot
"WILDFLOWER" California Prison System
AWARDS
1998 |
London International Advertising Awards: NOMINATION ONLY |
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Samsung/Desert |
1991 |
London International Advertising Awards/Automotive: NOMINATION ONLY |
CINEMATOGRPAHY: Infiniti/Blurred |
1989 |
Clio Nomination |
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Amtrack/California Zephyr |
1989 |
Kinsale International Advertising Festival of Ireland: WINNER |
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Amtrack/California Zephyr |
1988 |
London International Advertising Awards for Travel/Tourism: NOMINATION ONLY |
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Amtrack/California Zephyr |
1977 |
New York Craftsman International Film Festival: WINNER |
DIRECTOR/CAMERAMAN: "Behind the Fence" Documentary on metalsmith Albert Paley |
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