Dave Barak's work in film began with 16mm and has continued with the introduction of digital technology. He's filled several behind-the-camera roles, including those of writer, director, cinematographer, and others. He's worked on feature films, short films and television shows. When necessary, Dave has reluctantly stepped in front of the camera, including one appearance as an elderly woman.
Before film, Dave worked as a newspaper and magazine photographer, a newspaper copy editor, illustrator, and even as a restaurant reviewer. He served in the US Navy as a San Diego-based Sensor Operator (SENSO) aboard S-3A Viking aircraft, deploying aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
Former S-3A Viking carrier-based naval aircrewman.
Former newspaper photographer, copy editor, writer and illustrator.
Once rolled his pickup truck in an auto accident on the way to work and finished up the work day after being checked out in the emergency room.
Attended California State University, Long Beach, Steven Spielberg's alma mater.
Broke his left collarbone in the morning while playing touch football in high school. He wasn't diagnosed and treated until that night, going through the full school day with the untreated injury.