actor and filmmaker

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Updated 2012 Demo Reel


‘American Standard’ Teaser

Written and Directed by David Henry Gerson
A troubled young soldier returns home from serving in Afghanistan to his undocumented immigrant girlfriend. The idea that she might be using him for citizenship, after he has killed for his country, torments him.
www.americanstandardfilm.com


‘Escape Act’

Plays lead role of Erik, a magician’s assistant struggling to get his own act, in Jaron Downs’ short film, ‘Escape Act’ with Michael Medeiros.


‘Ultra Violet for Sixteen Minutes’ in Museum of Modern Art NY

David Henry Gerson’s film “Ultra Violet for Sixteen Minutes” has been acquired into the permanent film archives of the Museum of Modern Art in NY.

‘Ultra Violet For Sixteen Minutes” A portrait in sixteen minutes of Ultra Violet; mistress to Dali, muse to Warhol, and a born again-Mormon. Ultra Violet reveals her near death experience and her becoming born-again. “Totally Engaging” – Albert Maysles, “A Gem of a Little Film” – Huffington Post, “Fully engrossing and totally cool” – Film News Briefs (Filmmakers To Watch List)


Shoots with Al Pacino in David Mamet’s ‘Phil Spector’ Biopic

David shoots a scene with Al Pacino in David Mamet’s “Phil Spector” HBO biopic. Airing Summer 2012.


Maverick Movie Award Best Performance Nomination

David’s performance in Sundance 2011 selected 8BITS is nominated for a Best Performance award by the Maverick Movie Awards!

http://www.maverickmovieawards.com/shorts2011.html


‘The Stare’

Shoots in the new Jay Anania film ‘The Stare,’ starring James Franco and Winona Ryder.


Official Selection at Sundance 2011

8Bits – the 3D short film that David plays all of the voices for, is an official selection at the 2011 Sundance film festival.

www.8bitsmovie.com


‘Among the Learned’

Plays lead role, a man concerned with the uninspired youth of America, in short film, “Among the Learned’ by Andrew Bromstedt.


‘Dead Night’

David plays the role of Rookie Cop in the short film ‘Dead Night.’

Directed by Brian Paccione, Written and Produced by Justin Liberman, Starring Chic Daniel


‘The End’

David shoots the WWII memory/love drama “The End” as part of The Roger Smith Hotel Shorts, to premiere at the Brooklyn International Film Festival.


Shoots ‘We’re Glad You’re Here’

2/28/2010: David plays a snooty graduate student in Hannah Fidell’s indie feature film ‘We’re Glad You’re Here.’


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