David Michael Phelps

director of development

After taking his master’s degree in literature, David taught literature and literary theory for five years. After a stint as a writer, editor, and producer for an economics think tank, David came to Compass as Director of Development. He has written and produced a number of short films including The Agent, Fianchetto, and the award-winning War Prayer.

Favorite Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Big Lebowski, The Lord of the Rings, Braveheart, No Country for Old Men, Deathtrap, Ostrov, Memento, F for Fake, The Mission

Favorite Movie Quote: “Let me explain something to you. Um, I am not ‘Mr. Lebowski’. You’re Mr. Lebowski. I’m the Dude. So that’s what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.”

Favorite TV Shows: Arrested Development, House

Interests/Hobbies: U2, Reading, U2, Chess, Hockey, U2, Morrissey, U2

Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt? Ice Cream

Why I’m at Compass: Art + Faith + Community = Crazy Delicious

Contact him at david@compassfilmacademy.com