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David Kost serves as Associate Professor in Film and Media Arts at Chapman University's Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. His office is located in Marion Knott Studios 273 A, where he teaches courses in Film Production, Directing, Screen Acting, and Story for Film. With a Master of Fine Arts from New York University and Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Long Beach, Kost brings extensive professional experience to his academic role.
His research interests focus on practical filmmaking techniques, storytelling methodologies, and actor-director collaboration. Kost emphasizes resourcefulness over resources in film production, drawing from his experience working in nearly every capacity on film sets including camera, lighting, production, sound, editing, and writing. His educational philosophy centers on students creating meaningful short films through strong creative vision and technical execution.
Kost's creative works demonstrate consistent quality and international recognition, with award-winning short films screened at festivals and distributed on major networks including Sundance, Bravo, IFC, Showtime, and the Sci-Fi Channel. His publications include two editions of The Book of Sides series and the documentary Ivanna Chubbuck: The Power of the Actor (2019), where he served as cinematographer, co-producer, and editor.
Professor Kost actively involves Chapman students in his creative projects, with current and former students contributing to book production, film restoration (notably the 20-year-old film Sid and Mel), and instructional materials like Safety On Set. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to practical, hands-on filmmaking education that bridges theoretical understanding with professional production experience.
