David Elkins

David Elkins became an emeritus faculty member of the UNCSA School of Filmmaking in 2019.

Accomplishments

• Taught Cinematography in the School of Filmmaking
• Over 30 years of professional experience as a Camera Operator and First Assistant Cameraman, with more than 125 production credits on feature films, television series, commercials, music videos and educational films
• Author of “The Camera Assistant’s Manual,” currently in its seventh edition, published by Focal Press
• Served as the Interim Dean from 2006-07 and retired as the Assistant Dean of Production
• Most Distingushed Alumni, Columbia College Hollywood, 1991
• Doctor of Humane Letters, Columbia College Hollywood, 1994
• Excellence in Teaching Award, UNCSA, 2001