David Chai

Program Coordinator and Faculty, 91ÁÔÆæ Animation & Illustration Design Program 
Email: david.chai@sjsu.edu


Headshot of David ChaiDavid Chai has worked on a variety of projects ranging from educational software, animation for television and video, commercial advertising, to independent films. To date, his independent films have screened in 275 film festivals internationally, including Annecy, Cinequest, Ottawa International Animation Festival, and Sundance; featured in Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation; and nominated twice for "Best Short Subject" at the Annie Awards. 

Some of his favorite pizzerias include:

  • Bibo’s Pizza - 1431 Bird Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 – 
  • Capri Pizza – 30735 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI - NY Pizza Suprema - 413 8th Ave., New York, NY - 
  • Pizza My Heart - Northern California Locations - 
  • Round Table Pizza – Various California Locations - 
  • Tony's Cafe - 366 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE - 
  • Zachary’s Pizza - Various SF Bay Area Locations -