David Beatty is originally from Huntington Beach California and was raised on surfing, skateboarding and DelTaco. However, he was destined to see the world; And his
many travels have taken him around the globe, including Europe, China, Thailand and India. David’s formal education includes a BA from Adams State College in Alamosa, CO and a MFA from UC Davis in Davis, CA. During his undergraduate work, David discovered acting and film making and has continued working in this field for nearly two decades.
David has worked in theater, film and television encompassing many aspects including acting, writing, directing and film making. His production company, DOUBLE YELLOW LINE FILMS, has produced several films including the award winning Surviving New Year’s and The Seed Perfection. Most recently, David has appeared in the hit comedy TV show LIEN ON ME.
As a film maker his subject matter revolves around relationships and the struggles we face with family, friendsand loved ones. Often it falls on a single character or group examining the interdependence necessary to their survival within a given society. His personal work often turns towards collaborative improvisation culminating in intuitive and vulnerable performances. Ideally, projects begin with a loose script and through rehearsals and improvisations a story unfolds that is driven by instinctive responses by the actors. David’s work is often character driven, depicting ordinary life, unfolding under extenuating circumstances.
As an artist, David’s philosophy stems from the idea that gaining knowledge and passing on that knowledge is the true importance of being an artist. Communicating through your work successfully will help others focus their life in some way. And as a teacher, he encourages students to develop themselves beyond their commonly conceived potential and that the human mind should have no restrictions or barriers placed upon its capabilities.
