David Wayne Young
Acting
Biography
David Wayne Young is an actor, writer, director and producer. David first began writing at the age of 6 and developed an interest in acting in the sixth grade. It was much later, while attending college that he met Christopher Strong in a screenwriting class. When Chris realized that David was an actor, he had him audition for the lead role in Illumination Cinema's first feature, Living After Midnight (2016). After becoming friends with Tyler and Chris on set, they kept in touch and continued to collaborate as an actor and consultant on their scripts. Thus, David became a part of Illumination Cinema. Since becoming a part of the company in 2016, David not only became a producer on the feature film Left Hook, he also wrote and directed his first short film, How Much. Aside from frequently acting, producing and consulting on studio's projects, David has also taken on the position of the company's CFO.
Known For
When a depressed public defender ends his own life, he is sentenced to an eternity in Hell. However, after Satan takes notice of his skills, he is offered an afterlife-changing deal that may not fall in line with his own values.
Brimstone Terrace
A family of dogs find themselves in various absurd situations, meeting an ensemble of crazy characters and deal with life's little struggles in grandiose ways.
The Dog Park
A reluctant loan shark is forced into an underground, bare knuckle boxing tournament after he and his partner screw up a deal for their boss. On top of his dangerous work life, he must also learn to cope with his broken family.
Left Hook
A Complex History of the United States explores America's wild history covering its rise as a global power starting at the Spanish-American War, to World War I, and onto the eventual fallout from the Treaty of Versailles. The documentary focuses on key historical figures such as Smedley Butler, Herbert Hoover, and Charles Lindbergh, as well as analyzing the rise of domestic extremist movements of the era.
A Complex History of the United States
After their mutual friend from the good old days passes away, two former acquaintances are given the task of spreading his ashes in three different spots that were significant to him.
Wish You Were Here
A group of friends go out for a night on the town on New Years Eve. But after one of them is accidentally shot, the remaining three have to come up with a solution while other circumstances get in the way.
Living After Midnight
An exploratory short depicting one family's struggle with mental disease as it causes the father and his friend to both feel a loss in each one's sense of self.
How Much
Rudy begins to notice that after his parents' split, they've begun to veer away from the usual holiday traditions. With Frisbee's help, he intends to set them back on the right path.
The Dog Park: Holly Jolly Holiday
One year ago, a band of punks took Flash's life. Now he will have vengeance from beyond the grave.
Nightmare Drive
While researching for a grant, a history major and her documentarian friend discover a man who has not physically aged in over 100 years. They set out to learn everything they can about his life and to meet the phenomenon himself.
Personal History
A seemingly impassive young woman struggles to find her purpose in a dysfunctional world where all that seems to go on for her is work and sleep. Despite all of this, she can't seem to give up at the end of the day.