Dave Katz

Explorer, Photographer, Filmmaker
Dave@TenacityInPursuit.com

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Dave Katz

Explorer, Photographer, Filmmaker
Dave@TenacityInPursuit.com

WELCOME

Hello and thanks for stopping by. My name IS DAVE KATZ. Welcome to my PORTFOLIO. In my work, I use Photography, video and writing to craft meaningful and unique stories. PROFESSIONALLY, I AM DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING AND DETAIL-ORIENTED. PERSONALLY, I AM AN AVID TRAVELER, KEEN LEARNER AND EXPLORER AT HEART.

I STRIVE TO SHOW 'TENACITY IN PURSUIT' IN ALL MY ENDEAVORS. Feel Free to CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF MY WORK, COLLABORATE ON A PROJECT OR JUST WANT TO SAY HELLO.

Still Photography

See more of my still photography on my instagaram Page here

Filmmaking

63 films on Vimeo, 9 Film Festivals, 30 countries, 5 continents, 6 drones, 13 cameras, 60TB of footage….phew, I have been super busy since my last demo reel was published in early 2015. Thanks for having a look and would love to hear from any of ya'll! Best way to contact me is via email dave@tenacityinpursuit.com All of the below projects I referenced in this 2018 demo I produced, directed, shot, piloted, wrote and edited unless otherwise noted below. This list references below corresponds to order of appearance in this demo reel with timecode to dial in. Transcaucasian Expedition, 0:16 to 0:20 Written by Tom Allen Land Rover + Royal Geographic Society Official Selections: 2017 Adventure Travel Film Festival 2017 Bergsichten Film Festival 2017 Milano Montagna Video Awards vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/transcaucasian Exposure, 0:20 to 0:23 Written by Colin Crilley Official Selections: 2017 Port Townsend Film Festival 2017 Pakistan International Mountain Film Festival https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/exposure Nature Boom Time, Sequoia Segment, 0:23 to 0:28 Roles: DP, Field Producer, Rigging Client: National Geographic Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEM4b8n0JTc Coming Back, 0:28 to 0:31 Client: Mountainsmith Featured by Outside Online: https://www.outsideonline.com/2254341/photographers-journey-through-bolivia https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/comingback Limits, 0:32 to 0:38 Client: Peak Design https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/limits Explore to Discover, 0:38 to 0:41 Edited by Tia Lewis Official Selections: 2017 Maine Outdoor Film Festival 2017 Backpacking Light Adventure Film Festival Screening at the Canon Experience Center in Costa Mesa, California https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/exploredisover Solo in Kyrgyzstan, 0:41 to 0:45 Edited by Gianna Zoppi https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/solokyrgyzstan Caucasian Canopies, 0:45 to 0:47 Client: Petzl Foundation Official Selection: 2018 Frozen River Film Festival https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/caucasiancanopies BUCK to Georgia, 0:47 to 0:50 Client: Buckingham Manufacturing https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/buckgeorgia Confidence, 0:50 to 0:56 Edited by Nat Goodby Client: Cornell University In festival circuit email me for private link Corani, 0:56 to 1:00 Client: Broncolor https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/broncolor Upside Down, 1:00 to 1:02 Client: Madagascar Biodiversity Center https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/upsidedown 3DR to Mada, 1:02 to 1:05 Client: 3DRobotics https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/3DRmadagascar Air Armenia, 1:05 to 1:09 Official Selections: 2017 Anchorage International Film Festival 2017 Alaska Aerial Films Showcase https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/airarmenia Freedom from Gravity, 1:09 to 1:13 Client: Soundstripe https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/gravity Flying the Cordillera Real, 1:13 to 1:18 Client: Polar Pro https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/polarpro For the Love of Exploring, 1:18 to 1:21 Client: Mountainsmith https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/exploration La Isla, 1:21 to 1:26 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/cuba To Turkey with Love, 1:26 to 1:30 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/toturkeywithlove Sophie Lejava, 1:30 to 1:34 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/sophielejava Chris Wolff, 1:34 to 1:38 Edited by Ben Roif https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/chriswolff Ryan Huetter, 1:38 to 1:40 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/ryanhuetter This is My New York, 1:40 to 1:42 Client: Mountainsmith https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/newyork Rikki Dunn, 1:42 to 1:44 Edited by Alex Gray Client: Peak Design https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/rikkidunn To Yosemite with Love 1:44 to 1:50 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/yosemite Infrared Rebirth, 1:50 to 1:57 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/infrared The Road to Shatili, 1:57 to 2:01 Client: Peak Design https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/shatili Lapsing Kyrgyzstan, 2:01 to 2:06 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/lapsingkyrgyzstan Air: Kyrgyzstan, 2:06 to 2:08 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/airkyrgyzstan Chapare 2:08 to 2:14 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/chapare Cocha Verde, 2:16 to 2:20 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/cochaverde1 Inquiry, 2:20 to 2:24 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/inquiry The Road to No Where, 2:24 to 2:30 In Post Production, email me for private link Inkachaka, 2:30 to 2:33 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/inkachaka Cascada Gemelas, 2:33 to 2:37 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/gemelas Tunari, 2:37 to 2:41 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/tunari Isla Del Sol, 2:41 to 2:44 Mountainsmith https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/isladelsol mARTadero, 2:44 to 2:46 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/martadero Motorcross Cochalo, 2:46 to 2:47 https://vimeo.com/tenacityinpursuit/motorcross

Here's my 2018 Demo Reel. You'll see visuals and hear short clips from a collection of my latest projects.

Committed TO QUALITY

I create high-value content that illustrates distinctive, well-crafted moments in time. I will settle for nothing less.

Enthusiasm for collaboration

By joining forces and sharing, no task is too large for a strong team. Together we accomplish more. Lets do this!

Love of Learning

Each production offers an opportunity to improve on previous efforts and challenge myself to become a better filmmaker.

Writing

The road to Shatili

Into the heart of the Caucasus mountains

Shortly after a midnight arrival to the Republic of Georgia, I wheeled my duffel bags and backpacks out into the crisp midnight air and found a taxi driver. To my surprise, he understood my broken Georgian and English combination, and we loaded my gear into the back of his Jeep and headed into the heart of Tblisi to a small family-style guesthouse…

Bengal to Maharashtra

a glimpse into train travel in India

I’m staggering around the blazing midday heat and chaos of the Esplanade district in Kolkata, India. In my right hand I hold a fat jug of (hopefully) purified water. In my left hand I’ve packed a used rice sack full of snack food, a few books and a change of clothes. On my back a beatup rucksack contains my important possessions: cash, wallet, camera and passport. I’m looking for a bus to get me across the Hoogly River...

Easter in Ethiopia

Exploring ancient traditions

It’s 3:00 a.m. I’m in a church built entirely of stone. One single electric bulb illuminates the entire room. With me there are over a hundred worshipers who have been fasting for the last 72 hours, some without water. They are here to celebrate the rebirth of Christ. I’ve been following the devotees around the rock-hewn churches here in Ethiopia for two weeks getting ready for this moment....

Contact Me

Get in touch! Email is the most reliable way to reach me as I am often away from cell service in remote areas. Response times vary depending on my access to the internet. I'm looking forward to continuing our dialogue.