David Aristizabal was born in Bogota, Colombia. He attended the National University of Colombia in Bogota where he earned a degree in Film Production. He further continued his studies, pursuing a specialization in economics and finally arriving at the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he earned an M.F.A. in 2012. Aristizabal has directed and edited films influenced by his views on social and political issues. Among his shorts include A Second Chance, which won the Student Academy Award in 2013. Recently he worked with Academy Award winning director, Mark Harris, as editor and post-production supervisor on a documentary for the web site named Interacting With Autism.