Hello

I started my career in Burbank California as an offline/online editor cutting music videos at the heyday and birth of MTV. It was the days of Grass Valley, CMX & Convergence and 1" VTR's, for those who remember. I went on to become one of the first to operate the AVID Media Composer, AVID Film Composer, Media 100, Ediflex and a host of other NLE systems.

A new industry was born and I was on the cusp of a new generation of post-production. There were no classes, everything that was learned happened in the field, the hands on grind of the day to day pressures of Hollywood deadlines with a new technology in your hands.

I went into the film sector as a film editor, editing on AVID’s Film Composer and matching back to negative using at that time edge numbers, that eventually turned into keycode.

From there graduating into Post-Production Supervisor, overseeing and creating workflows based on nonlinear post-production, to the final delivery of a 35mm print master.

Engineering played a major role in my career advancement, there were few could assemble and disassemble proprietary workstations that few had excess to, troubleshoot and problem solve system failures of very complex ground breaking media servers, deploy and integrate softwares and hardware that few knew existed, then administer system configurations related to very complex video playback engines, while under the pressure of daily deadlines.

I set my sights on storytelling, my true passion is the art of doing, and doing is what I've done for the last ten years. With four films under my belt and two more in production, a few awards, one can say for sure that I'm determined to find my way.

I'm a technical geek gone creative.

My Story

Feature Film & Television Development and production. With more than 30 years experience in Film & Television. Sitting at the helm as a Film & TV Editor for more than 15 years was a great start into this business. I went on to travel around the world, working in various production capacities. This gave me extensive production and post-production experience. Having worked with "A list" legendary production companies such as Time Warner (Warner Brothers), Universal Studios and Sony Pictures further enhanced my experience. The next leg in my career is and will be, feature film production and distribution, thus the creation of DNA Film Studio. From here we plan to create three feature films per year, each under $500,000. I'm ego-less, kind hearted and personable. I respect those who respect themselves, and I find value in long term friendships. I've been known to work for free, and many times less than my day rate. But, I'm not gullible, nor will I allow myself to be taken advantage of.
I donate my time to causes that needs global attention. With that being said, should you require my services, or just want to connect, please feel free to contact me.

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

david@dna-film.studio

(949) 436-5129

David Molino’s filmography reflects a clear stylistic evolution—from genre-based editing in the 1990s to psychologically driven, experimental storytelling in the 2010s and beyond. His shift in tone and form parallels his movement from commercial and narrative cinema to introspective, independently produced works.

Early Work (1988–2003): Genre and Narrative Structure

In his earliest projects—such as Disturbing the Peace (1988, 1996), Psychotic (2002), and Fate (2003)—Molino’s editing style mirrors the conventions of 90s genre cinema. These films relied on fast-cut pacing, high-contrast visuals, and rhythmic tension typical of action and thriller genres. His involvement in L.A. Heat (1997) as post-production manager highlights his interest in story-driven montage and serialized television structure.

Transitional Period (2006–2014): Human Drama and Symbolism

By the mid-2000s, through works like Scuba Diver Dreams (2006) and Undeserving Grace (2014), Molino’s focus turned toward personal storytelling and metaphorical themes. He began exploring emotional isolation, moral conflict, and redemption—marking a departure from the rigid genre templates of his early years. His editing reflects a slower, more deliberate rhythm emphasizing internal states rather than action.

Recent Direction (2015–2020): Expressionism and the Psyche

Molino’s later short films Waking Up Dead (2015) and Drugs, Booze & Woes (2020) embrace expressionist and psychological aesthetics, combining fragmented editing, surreal imagery, and nonlinear sequencing. His use of symbolic repetition and distorted sound suggests a movement toward experimental cinema focused on the subconscious and addiction—ideas reinforced by content on his Drugs Booze & Woes Instagram account, where he shares behind-the-scenes imagery and philosophical captions emphasizing human vulnerability and reclamation.

Thematic Evolution

Across his career, Molino’s central themes have evolved along this trajectory:

1990s: External conflict, survival, and crime.
2000s: Moral ambiguity, redemption, and fantasy.
2010s–2020s: Fragmented identity, addiction, and psychological introspection.

In summary, David Molino’s film style has progressed from genre craftsmanship to psychological expressionism, using editing as his primary storytelling medium to blur the lines between realism, dream logic, and personal confession.

DAVID MOLINO

Film Editor, Sr. Broadcast Engineer & Filmmaker