Since 2007 (unofficially as “TssT”), DPS has been directing and editing videos, photography, and short films for family, friends, and YouTube. It is all about inspiring as many people as possible to follow one’s passion as well as the ultimate yearn for creation as an outlet for day to day information. Art gives us humans a way to convert all the information we receive daily, which can get stressful or overwhelming, into something inspiring, beautiful, and/or meaningful.

Jacob Elijah Nickless

Jacob started writing scripts as early as age 11, and never stopped. He began classes at the University of North Florida and spent most of his undergrad in screenwriting and acting classes. Through a love of theater and music, he began studying sound technology for live mixing, namely for concerts and theater performances. Post-graduation, he spent time cycling through Orlando theaters as a sound mixer, working in places such as the Orlando Repertory Theater and Dr. Philip’s Performing Arts Center, before deciding to re-dedicate himself to film through Full Sail University.

David Papa

David is a Film Director with a great passion for screenwriting, cinematography, and lighting.

David begun playing around with video editing and photoshop at a young age and worked on a few films in high school. It wasn’t until he entered Cal State East Bay in 2016 that he pursued the digital forms of art more seriously and received his BA in Multimedia. His passion for film reignited and skyrocketed after college where he wrote and directed “Nothing More”, “Again”, “Worth It”, and award-winning “The Lake” within the span of a year. After receiving his MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University, he took on over 20 more film credits. He also loves singing and playing music, playing basketball, and gaming.