Karl Gustave

Born in Corpus Christi Texas. Grew up in the Houston area until the age of 18. Joined the U.S. Air Force August 1978 and later the Navy in 1983 serving as a helicopter Search and Rescue Aircrewman, an Electronics Warfare Officer and a Water Survival Instructor. Accepted an early retirement in 1996. Began shooting and editing short documentary films in 1993. Directed pilot travel show Four Corners Travel in 2001. In 2002 he directed first Independent film Manifesto, a dark comedy about a dysfunctional group of artists looking for fame, fortune and a better way of life. Starting in 2003 he began editing television documentary shows for National Geographic Channel, History Channel, MSNBC, A&E, Biography Channel and the Weather Channel. Currently living in the Chicago area with his wife and 2 children.