Dave Perkal
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Producer
A busy television/film cinematographer and commercial director, Dave Perkal, ASC has an innate understanding of script and story, with an advanced technical knowledge that makes even the most challenging creative come to life.
Perkal's talent has made him the go-to DP for series such as HBO's Entourage, Chuck, Vampire Diaries, Marvel's Runaways, Wicked City, Zoo, Castle, and Cowboy Bebop for Netflix. His pilot work has set the look for such series as Ramble On, Franklin and Bash, Samantha Who, Wicked City, and Breckman Rodeo for FX. Dave has directed spots for LG, Google, Sprint, Jolly Time Popcorn, and various health care companies.
He is an alumnus of San Diego State University, majoring in TV/Film, and Cinematography from the acclaimed American Film Institute. He has been an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers for more than a decade where he serves on several committees including the Future Practices Committee devoted to the advancement of the art of cinematography. Dave has also served on the National Executive Board of the International Cinematographer's guild for the past 10 years.
He is devoted to giving back to the community and is passionate about character-driven socially conscious themes. He produced and shot the award-winning film, Do You Take This Man, about the civil rights of partnerships. He also is active with the educational outreach program at the ASC and has been a mentor for several rising filmmakers.
He has traveled the world with a camera, roaming as far as Italy, Ireland, England, Mexico, Indonesia, and most recently several projects in New Zealand. Perkal spends much of his spare time outdoors; he is a surfer and scuba diver, an enthusiastic sailor, and an underwater and still photographer.
Perkal's talent has made him the go-to DP for series such as HBO's Entourage, Chuck, Vampire Diaries, Marvel's Runaways, Wicked City, Zoo, Castle, and Cowboy Bebop for Netflix. His pilot work has set the look for such series as Ramble On, Franklin and Bash, Samantha Who, Wicked City, and Breckman Rodeo for FX. Dave has directed spots for LG, Google, Sprint, Jolly Time Popcorn, and various health care companies.
He is an alumnus of San Diego State University, majoring in TV/Film, and Cinematography from the acclaimed American Film Institute. He has been an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers for more than a decade where he serves on several committees including the Future Practices Committee devoted to the advancement of the art of cinematography. Dave has also served on the National Executive Board of the International Cinematographer's guild for the past 10 years.
He is devoted to giving back to the community and is passionate about character-driven socially conscious themes. He produced and shot the award-winning film, Do You Take This Man, about the civil rights of partnerships. He also is active with the educational outreach program at the ASC and has been a mentor for several rising filmmakers.
He has traveled the world with a camera, roaming as far as Italy, Ireland, England, Mexico, Indonesia, and most recently several projects in New Zealand. Perkal spends much of his spare time outdoors; he is a surfer and scuba diver, an enthusiastic sailor, and an underwater and still photographer.
