Faculty Bio
 | David K. IrvingChair, Department of Graduate Film |
Biography
David Irving is a film director, writer and producer, and an Associate Professor in film production at New York University. He graduated with a BFA in Theatre from Denison University and an MFA in Film from California Institute of the Arts. David was recently the Chairman of the Undergraduate Film and Television Department at NYU.
David Irving's feature directing credits include "Night of the
Cyclone" (with Kris Kristofferson and Marisa Berenson), "C.H.U.D.
II" (with Robert Vaughn and Gerrit Graham), "The Emperor's New
Clothes" (with Sid Caesar and Robert Morse), "Sleeping Beauty" (with
Morgan Fairchild, Tawnee Welch and Sylvia Miles), "Rumpelstiltskin"
(with Amy Irving and Billy Barty), and "Goodbye Cruel World" (with
Dick Shawn and Cynthia Sykes).
David Irving has also written
and directed the following documentaries: "Romare Bearden: Visual Jazz"
(hosted by Wynton Marsalis), “Betye and Alison Saar: Conjure Women of
the Arts”, "Jacob Lawrence: The Glory Of Expression" (hosted by Ossie
Davis), "Dr. Lorraine Hale: Alive with Love", "Robert Colescott: The
One-Two Punch".
David Irving co-authored an award winning film
production textbook titled "Producing and Directing the Short Film and
Video" for Focal Press which is currently into its third edition.
david.irving@nyu.edu
