Resume
Member of S.A.G / A.F.T.R.A.
Feature Films
Ironman- Stunt Rigger
Bucket List- Aerial Cinematographer
Aeon Flux- Stunt Rigger, Paramount Pictures
Fly Boys- Stuntman, Aerial Cinematographer, Up In The Air Productions
Bruce Almighty- Aerial Stuntman, Shady Acres Entertainment/Universal Pictures
Out Cold- Aerial Stuntman (Skysurfing)
Space Cowboys- Aerial Stuntman, Warner Brothers
Gen-X Cops- Aerial Cinematographer, Action Asia Media
What Dreams May Come- Aerial Cinematographer, Productions Inc.
Zero Effect- Aerial Stunt Safety, Castle Rock Pictures
Paradox- Stunt Cinematographer, Max Films Canada
Air Force One- Aerial Stuntman
Firestorm- Aerial Stuntman, Tapestry Films
Feature Film Promotion
Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer- Aerial Cinematographer
Commercials
Honda UK 2008- Aerial Cinematographer
Nintendo Radical Media- Camera Assistant, Aerial Stunt Safety
Nuevina of Italy- Aerial Cinematographer
Pepsi One- Aerial Stuntman, Actor
Labatt’s Beer- Aerial Stuntman, Actor
Wrigley’s Gum- Arri IIC Technician/ Camera Rigger
Home Depot- Stunt Rigger
Benson & Hedges- Aerial Stuntman, Actor
Computer Learning Center- Aerial Cinematographer, Stunt Double, Actor
M&M’s- Aerial Cinematographer, GMS Productions
International Coffee’s- Stuntman (Skiing), POV Cinematographer Rhythm & Hues
Mead Backpacks- Aerial Cinematographer, Huge Productions
Pontiac- Aerial Stuntman, Actor, Windmill Production
Kodak- Aerial Cinematographer, Satchi & Satchi
Yamaha- Aerial Stuntman, Aerial Cinematographer, C&D Film Production
Cadillac- Aerial Stuntman, Actor, 1/33 Productions
Crystal Beer- Aerial Cinematographer, Stunt Ski Cinematographer, Filmo of Chile
Djarum Cigarettes- Aerial Cinematographer, Mountain Safety Rigger, Stunt Rigger, Mad River Post Productions
City Commerce Bank- Aerial Cinematographer, Mountain Safety Rigger
Entel of Argentina- Aerial Stuntman, Actor
Chevy Blazer 2003- Stuntman, Actor, MJZ Productions
Hersey Park- Cinematographer, NFL Films
Honda Acura 2001- Stuntman, Actor, Ambrose Carr Lincoln & Carrol Inc.
Television
Planet Earth- Stuntman, Mountain Safety Rigger, BBC Productions
E.T. - Aerial Cinematographer, Stunt Rigger, Paradigm Shift Productions
The Man Who Fell to Earth- Aerial Cinematographer, Mountain Safety Rigger, BBC Productions
24 Hours- Stunt Rigger, Twentieth Century Fox
Alias- Stunt Rigger, Walt Disney Productions
National Geographic “BASE Camp”- Aerial Cinematographer, Mountain Safety Rigger
National Geographic “Out There”- Cinematographer, Mountain Safety Rigger
NBC Olympics Opening Ceremony- Aerial Stuntman (Skiing)
Fox 11News- Aerial Cinematographer
National Geographic “Sky Shooter”- Aerial Cinematographer
Air America- Stunt Rigger, Franklin Waterman Productions
Pensacola- Stuntman, Stu Segall Productions
The Man Who Jumped Below the Earth- Aerial Cinematographer, Mountain Safety Rigger, BBC Productions
Alias 2004- Stuntman, Touchstone Pictures
24 Hours 2003- Stunt Rigger, Twentieth Century Fox
Spike Television World Stunt Awards Opening 2003- Aerial Stuntman
President Bush Birthday Skydive- Aerial Cinematographer
CBS “How’d They Do That?”- Aerial Cinematographer
Playboy Channel- Aerial Cinematographer
Behind the Scenes “Hollywood’s Greatest Stunts”- Aerial Cinematographer
The Extremists- Cinematographer
Photo Credits
Cover Photos:
US News & World Report June 4 2001
The Commercial Image May 1997
Air Press Sept. 1999
Parachutist Aug. 1997
Parachutist Feb. 2008
Other Credits:
Outside Magazine Full Page May 2001, Two Page Aug. 2001
Awards
BAFTA- (British Academy of Film and Television Awards) Best Cinematographer, Factual, “The Man Who Fell to Earth”
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2004- Runner Up, Radical Reels, Cinclus Vision
Skydiving & BASE Jumping Experience
10300 Skydives, 28 Years Experience, 1st Skydive 1980
World Record 2006, 400 Way, Aerial Cinematographer, Udon, Thailand
World Record 1996, 300 Way, Aerial Cinematographer, Anapa, Russia
World Record 1989, 200 Way, Participant, Myrtle Beach, SC
World Record 1986, 100 Way, Participant, Muskogee, OK
US Paraski Champion 1989, US Nationals
US Paraski Team Member 1991-1993
Blade Running Champion 1996 International, Squaw Valley, USA
Blade Running Champion 1997 International, Squaw Valley, USA
Blade Running Team Champion 1998 International, Big Mountain, MT
Blade Running Team Event 1999, 3rd Place, Big Mountain, MT
1st Place Tracking Contest 1996, Lodi, CA
500 BASE Jumps, BASE #72, Night BASE #22, 1st BASE Jump 1982
2nd Place Accuracy Contest 1996, Bridge Day BASE Jumping Championships
Other Sports
Expert Rock Climber- 30 Years Experience, Numerous First Ascents
Expert Motorcycle Road Racer- 20 Years Experience
Expert Skier/Snowboarder- 35 Years Experience, Racing & Extreme Skiing
PADI Certified SCUBA Diver
Ratings & Licenses
USPA (United States Parachute Association) Member, 28 Years
USPA Expert D License #8351
USPA Pro Rated Skydiver
USPA Tandem Instructor Rated Skydiver
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Senior Parachute Rigger
FAA Certified Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic
FAA Certified Turbo Jet Flight Engineer, 3200 Hours
PADI Certified SCUBA Diver
David “Clem” Major
Phone 805-489-8652 805-452-9364 882 Mentone Ave
Height: 6‘0, Weight 175 Grover Beach, CA. 93433
David@AerialAceCinematography.com
Cinematographer Stunt Rigger Stuntman Actor