David Dean Rodrigo Tostes-Ribeiro McLaughlin
Director, Cinematographer
davidmakemovie@gmail.com
@dav1ddean

I am a Brazilian-American director, cinematographer, and lighting designer based in New York City. I am studying FIlm & Television at NYU Tisch, graduating in May 2027.

I just wrapped production as the Director of Photography on The Rothschilds, directed by Spencer Sabath.

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Maurice Kanbar Insitute of Film & Television
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Film & Television
2023-2027

Experience

“Other Girls,” Pratt Junior Thesis Film
Director of Photography
New York, NY
10.2025

Magnet Media, Inc.
Production Intern
New York, NY
9.2025 - Present

The Rothschilds, Feature Film Production
Director of Photography
New York, NY
8.2025

“crucifymeinmyadidastracksuit,” NYU Junior Thesis Film
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
New York, NY
4.2025-9.2025

“Topeka 2006”, NYU Junior Thesis Film
Director of Photography
New York, NY
4.2025

NYU Tisch Sony Production Center Repair Shop
Repair Shop Technical Assistant
New York, NY
8.2024 - Present

Blinkink
Work Experience Runner
London, UK
8.2023

Awards

Official Selection for NYU New Visions + Voices Film Festival,
“crucifymeinmyadidastracksuit”
10.2025

Official Selection for NYU Winterfest Showcase,
“BALBEC”
10.2025

NYU Tisch School of the Arts Dean’s List
2024-Present

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