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David C. Kniess, Jr.

Based in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City

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David is an award-winning producer and director with 20+ years of experience working in network television, film production, marketing and advertising. 

 

David's promotional work on the documentary series, The Fighting Season and The Volunteers, earned him 2 prestigious PromaxBDA Awards for excellence.  Both projects were Executive Produced by Ricky Schroder Productions for AT&T Entertainment.

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David recently directed and executive produced the documentary series, The Gift.  The Gift is the story of Medal of Honor recipient, Corporal Jason L. Dunham and the Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines.  It is a story of courage, sacrifice, and love.

 

The Gift is currently making the festival rounds with great success and will be released sometime in 2024. â€‹

AWARDS

Beaufort International Film Festival - 2023

Santini Spirit Award
​The Gift - Director

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GI Film Festival  - 2023

Best Documentary
​The Gift - Director

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Utah Film Festival - 2023

Best Documentary
The Gift - Director

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Spotlight International Film Festival  - 2023

Best Documentary
​The Gift - Director

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Coronado Island Film Festival  - 2023

Best Documentary
​The Gift - Director

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Marine Corps Heritage Foundation - 2023

The Major Norman Hatch Award
​The Gift - Director

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PromomaxBDA - North America

The Volunteers | Documentary Trailer

Silver Award

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PromaxBDA - Global Excellence

The Fighting Season | Behind the Scenes

Bronze Award

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