Meet The Team
Producer | Writer | Director
Dave Haws
Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival
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Dave is a veteran filmmaker with over two decades of experience in TV and film production. A passionate storyteller, Dave’s career began in the projection rooms of movie theaters, where screenings of iconic films like Braveheart and The Shawshank Redemption inspired his journey into the entertainment industry.
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Education & Early Career
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Earned a Cinema and TV Arts degree from California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
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Began as a camera operator and lighting technician for high-profile events like the 2002 Winter Olympics and 2004 NBA All-Star Game.
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Worked as a Director, Cinematographer and Gaffer on indie films, honing his craft in cinematography and lighting design.
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Hollywood Credits
As a proud member of IATSE Local 728, Dave has contributed to blockbuster films and critically acclaimed TV shows, including:
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Feature Films: Rush Hour 3 (2007), Star Trek (2009), Little Fockers (2010).
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TV Series: Criminal Minds, CSI: Miami, The Shield, Westworld, Bosch: Legacy, Snowfall, and Star Wars: Obi-Wan.
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Lighting Expertise: Served as gaffer on Emmy-winning shows like Insecure (HBO) and Homeland (Showtime).
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Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival
In 2023, Dave channeled his passion for independent filmmaking into founding the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival, a platform dedicated to showcasing emerging talent and innovative storytelling.
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Connect with Dave
Explore his full IMDb credits here.
Post Producer | Editor
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Nicole is a seasoned post-production producer and editor with a career spanning Super Bowl commercials, iconic ad campaigns, and music videos for chart-topping artists. A graduate of the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography, Nicole combines technical precision with creative vision to deliver compelling visual narratives.
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Commercial Success
Nicole’s expertise in commercial post-production includes work on some of the most recognizable campaigns in advertising:
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Super Bowl Commercials: Edited Budweiser’s beloved Clydesdales spots and Taco Bell’s viral Chihuahua campaign.
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Automotive Brands: Produced post-production for Cadillac, Lexus, and Kia (including Kia’s Super Bowl ad).
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Corporate & Editorial: Collaborated with The New York Times and brands like AT&T, Coors, and Hotels.com.
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Music Video Expertise
Nicole’s work in music video production bridges storytelling and rhythm, with credits for:
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Rock Legends: Edited videos for System of a Down and Tool.
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Award-Winning Artists: Produced post-production for Pink, Snow Patrol, and Faith Hill.
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Education & Career Growth
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Earned her degree from the Brooks Institute of Photography, renowned for its focus on visual arts and technical excellence.
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Began as an assistant editor at a top-tier commercial post-production house, mastering the nuances of cutting-edge editing software and workflow optimization.
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Transitioned to post-production producing, leading teams on projects for Healthnet, HealthNet, and fast-paced Super Bowl campaigns.
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Nicole Haws
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