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David C. Kniess Jr.

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David C. Kniess Jr.
The Gift is the story of Medal of Honor recipient, Corporal Jason L. Dunham and the Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines.  It is a story of courage, sacrifice, and love.    How will we live... how will we make a difference?     These are the questions the Marines of Kilo Company ask themselves, as they search for a purpose and gather the strength to move forward with their lives.
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David C. Kniess Jr. was born on 12 March 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. David C. is a director and producer, known for The Gift (2025), The Volunteers (2017) and My Fighting Season (2016).
BornMarch 12, 1969
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    The Gift (2025)
    The Gift
    9.5
    • Director
    • 2025
    The Volunteers (2017)
    The Volunteers
    8.3
    • Editorial Department
    • 2017
    My Fighting Season (2016)
    My Fighting Season
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Producer
    Condor (2018)
    Condor
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Producer

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    Director



    • The Gift (2025)
      The Gift
      9.5
      • Director
      • 2025
    • BRCC Presents: Brian Chontosh
      Short
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2024
    • Dennis Mannion in The Siege at Khe Sanh (2024)
      The Siege at Khe Sanh
      Short
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Robert Arrotta in Khe Sanh: A Walk in the Clouds (2003)
      Khe Sanh: A Walk in the Clouds
      • Director
      • 2003

    Producer



    • The Gift (2025)
      The Gift
      9.5
      • executive producer
      • story producer
      • 2025
    • BRCC Presents: Brian Chontosh
      Short
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Dennis Mannion in The Siege at Khe Sanh (2024)
      The Siege at Khe Sanh
      Short
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014)
      Off Camera with Sam Jones
      8.4
      TV Series
      • promo producer
      • 2014–2019
    • Condor (2018)
      Condor
      7.7
      TV Series
      • behind the scenes producer
      • promo producer
      • 2018
    • Rachel Blanchard, Priscilla Faia, and Greg Poehler in You Me Her (2016)
      You Me Her
      7.0
      TV Series
      • promo producer
      • 2018
    • My Fighting Season (2016)
      My Fighting Season
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • promo producer
      • 2016
    • Rush Brothers (2016)
      Rush Brothers
      9.2
      • promo producer
      • 2016
    • Guitar Center Sessions (2010)
      Guitar Center Sessions
      8.9
      TV Series
      • promo producer
      • 2011–2016
    • Slash: Raised on the Sunset Strip (2014)
      Slash: Raised on the Sunset Strip
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • promo producer
      • 2014
    • On Deck with Jamie and Mike
      8.4
      TV Series
      • segment producer
      • 2011
    • Robert Arrotta in Khe Sanh: A Walk in the Clouds (2003)
      Khe Sanh: A Walk in the Clouds
      • producer
      • 2003

    Editor



    • The Gift (2025)
      The Gift
      9.5
      • Editor (edited by)
      • 2025
    • BRCC Presents: Brian Chontosh
      Short
      • Editor (editing by)
      • 2024
    • Penny Land (2019)
      Penny Land
      4.8
      • Editor
      • 2019
    • On Deck with Jamie and Mike
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Editor
      • 2011
    • Maltin Minute
      TV Series
      • Editor
      • 2006
    • The Best Damn Sports Show Period (2001)
      The Best Damn Sports Show Period
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Editor
      • 2002–2005
    • Robert Arrotta in Khe Sanh: A Walk in the Clouds (2003)
      Khe Sanh: A Walk in the Clouds
      • Editor
      • 2003
    • SportsCenter (1979)
      SportsCenter
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Editor
      • 1997

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    The Gift Trailer
    Demo Reel 2:11
    The Gift Trailer
    The Gift - Sizzle
    Demo Reel 6:31
    The Gift - Sizzle
    The Gift - Sizzle
    Demo Reel 6:31
    The Gift - Sizzle

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      • March 12, 1969
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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