This Filmmaker Didn't Wait for Permission to Build Community and a Dream

Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional Living · Apr 21, 2026 · 1h 37m

Filmmaker and father of 3 girls, David Chavez is a shining example of what it looks like when you choose yourself instead of waiting for someone else to choose you or create your path. Born and raised in NYC, filmmaking called to him at an early age but after working on the set of Iron Man 2 and Bad Boys 3, he knew that he wanted to create something of his own instead of following in the conventional paths.Cut to present day, Chavez, has created some truly special waves in Colorado as a filmmaker. He is the co-founder of both Maxxed Out Films and the 72 Hour Kickass Film Fest, bringing…