His research and teaching interests include the political economy of communication, critical cultural studies, alternative media, film interpretation and digital media production (documentary and experimental media). In 2012, David completed his first feature length documentary film Walls of Sound — A Look Inside the House of Records (63 minutes/Microcosm Distribution). [Walls of Sound on Facebook] David created Ape Fanzine between 1995-1999. This was a very empowering experience that taught him the importance of participatory and do-it-yourself media production. He also runs and programs Hallways Microcinema based in Champaign, Illinois.