David Michael Maurer has spent the last 25 years as an Editor in multiple genres, originally starting in Reality TV on the many first seasons and first episodes of shows like "American Idol", "The Apprentice", "Paradise Hotel", and "Ice Cold Gold". He later edited Sterlin Harjo's first dramatic Feature Film "Four Sheets to the Wind" and second "Barking Water" both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He sliced the fan-favorite horror film "Splinter", directed by Toby Wilkins and won the award for Best Editing at the Screamfest Film Festival. In scripted television, Maurer worked on Ben Ketai's crime drama "StartUp" where he met "Mendo's Carousel" cast members Edi Gathegi and Otmara Marrero. He also edited on season 2 of "Absentia" starring Stana Katic and most recently, the first two seasons of the rebooted "Fantasy Island" starring Roselyn Sanchez. He became a member of American Cinema Editors in 2013. Maurer has also directed multiple music videos and enjoys hanging out with his adorable adopted pandemic dog "Winnie Cooper".