David Manzanares

David Manzanares is an American filmmaker and musician who has worked on over 50 films, from independent projects to major studio productions. A native of Abiquiu, New Mexico, he grew up there and attended high school in Espanola. He was the location manager for Scott Cooper's Crazy Heart (2009), which received three Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars, including Best Actor for Jeff Bridges. In 2015 he served as consulting producer on several Sony/Lifetime projects, including Cleveland Abduction (2015). He also composed and contributed music to films such as Jim Sheridan's Brothers and Cleveland Abduction. His acting credits include The Magnificent Seven, The Ridiculous Six, and Graves. He has worked with filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, and Ron Howard. He has also performed and recorded with the band Manzanares.