PRODUCTION MANAGER | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | - This week our guest is DAVID JAPKA. David

has been delivering outstanding production management services for 20 years. From legal and marketing

insight, to scheduling and production execution, David has continuously worked to provide back-office

excellence for established and emerging filmmakers. Well versed in all elements of film production, David

provides script breakdowns and budgeting for business plans and then follows through in building integrated

and motivated production teams. Currently, David works with independent filmmakers as a Line Producer,

Production Manager on features, shorts and documentaries. He is also a member of "Film Independent" and a

regular volunteer for Jewish Family Services. He is an avid photographer, whose work has been published in the

Los Angeles Times and other local publications.