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David Allen Cress has dedicated his life to the art of filmmaking and the diverse industries it supports.
His experience spans television, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and advertising. He excels at assembling the right talent, nurturing directing careers, and ensuring top-tier production quality in every project.
David is uniquely positioned to offer clients a broad range of creative services, having cultivated strong connections with an outstanding mix of craftspeople, directors, photographers, animators, and writers. This network enables him to bridge talent with emerging trends across music, advertising, and entertainment. He actively contributes to strengthening the Oregon film community and has built solid credentials and relationships through hands-on filmmaking in Argentina, Greece, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.
Recently, David received an Emmy nomination for Best Television Comedy for his work producing the Peabody Award-winning series Portlandia. He produced a segment of the Kurt Cobain documentary Montage of Heck and worked on the Independent Spirit Award-nominated feature Paranoid Park. His narrative and documentary projects have earned Honorable Mentions at the Sundance Film Festival. His music video work for Thom Yorke, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Sleater-Kinney has won several awards, including a Jury Prize for Best Music Video at SXSW.
As a founding partner of Foodchain Films, David created a commercial production company that serves as a creative haven for talented individuals. By fostering an environment where directors can thrive, he provides clients with intuitive artists capable of delivering brand messaging that stands out in today’s crowded market. The company’s client list includes Adidas, Budweiser, ESPN, Miller Lite, MTV, and Pennzoil, all of whom have repeatedly expanded their range of outstanding productions with Foodchain. The work has been recognized with numerous awards from Cannes, Clio, Communication Arts, and One Show.
David believes there is no secret formula to success but has collaborated with renowned directors, actors, writers, and athletes—from Fred Armisen to Mr. T, Gus Van Sant to Evel Knievel—always emphasizing respect for everyone’s time and contributions.
Continuing to lead in new media and innovation, David Cress guides talent in creating, developing, and producing original and branded content across feature films, the internet, music, and television.
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