David Hewitt
Self-shooter
Also available as a:
Producer
Producer / Director
Drone Pilot
David has a rich working experience with over twenty years working in commercials, music videos, television and feature films. In the last 10 years he has focused on making videos for corporations, institutions and charities.
He either directs, self-shoots and/or produces. Additionally he can edit and is flexible with equipment whether shooting to a script or thinking on his feet.
His films have won awards consistently over the years and he enjoys delivering to the needs of a brief, always looking for fresh, creative and collaborative ways to make new content engaging. He brings creative passion to projects and enjoys solving problems with a smile.
Selected credits
Work History
| Date(s) | Company | Role |
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2012 - 2019 |
Various clients including: London City Airport, NHS, Poppy Factory, St Hugo's, UCL, The Soldiers Charity, Royal Free Hospital, Barts Health, Survivors UK, QMUL, KPMG, GSK, Gilead |
Producer / Director / Self-Shooter |
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2017- 2024 |
Various Production Companies Including: Chrome Productions Hope Agency AMV Flare Media Trust BBC Direct to Client Direct to Agency |
Producer / Director |
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2007 - 2011 |
Experiential Marketing and Event Videos: Closer (Mazda, Carlsberg) BD-NTWK (Nintendo Wii, DS Lite, Lurpack, Stella Artois) Because (National Minimum Wage, Scottish Courage, Rohan) i2i Marketing (Ginsters, Kiwi, Philips, Weightwatchers, Nature Valley, CAPCOM, GSK) Steam (Fosters, Strongbow, John Smiths, Stowells) GHMC (Goodwood, Honda) |
Self-Shooter & Editor |
TV Commercials / Branded Content
| Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
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The Space, Arts Council, BBC Arts |
Good Chance Ensemble |
Content |
Producer / Director (Self-Shooter) |
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Good Chance Theatre |
Drone Work |
Content |
Self-Shooter / Director |
N/A |
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The Media Trust |
The Poppy Factory – (many films over 4 years) |
Content |
Self-Shooter, Producer / Director & Editor |
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The Media Trust |
Strength in Horses |
Content - – Charity Awareness film |
Self-Shooter, Producer / Director & Editor |
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The Media Trust |
The Thera Trust |
Content - Charity Awareness film |
Self-Shooter, Producer / Director & Editor |
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Satellite Pictures |
s London Gay Mens’ Chorus |
Content - Charity Awareness film |
Self-Shooter, Producer / Director & Editor |
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The Media Trust |
The Lullaby Trust |
Content - Charity Awareness film |
Self-Shooter, Producer / Director & Editor |
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Satellite Pictures |
NRCSE |
Content - Charity Awareness Film |
Self-Shooter, Producer / Director & Editor |
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The Media Trust |
Sutton House Partnership |
Content |
Self-Shooter, Producer / Director & Editor |
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Countries Worked in
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Netherlands
- Spain
- USA
Education
- 1995-1998 University of Westminster – BA(Hons) - Film Video & Photographic Arts
- BECTU member
- BAFTA Voting Member - Film and Television
Celebrities Worked with
- Many film stars
- well known musicians
- politicians and royalty (the Queen)
Technical Skills
- Final Cut Pro - Advanced
- Premier Pro - Advanced
- After Effects - Intermediate
- Photoshop - Basic
- Microsoft Packages
Additional Skills
- Valid driving license
- Car owner
- DBS Certificate
- Qualified Drone Pilot Research of suitable contributors and locations for projects.
- Passed APA Covid Assessment
Awards
- *Best Director Rob Knox Film Festival - Best Short Film High Peak Film Festival
- **Best Short Film Kilburn Film Festival - Best Short Film Rob Knox Film Festival
- ***Best Short Film Northern Lights - Best Experimental Film Limelight Awards - Best Screenplay Van d’Or Film Festival
- ****Best Short Film Seften Film Festival - Best Short Film I Will Tell Film Festival - Best Editing Rob Knox Film Festival
- *****Best Short Film Audience Award Raindance
- Finalist BAFTA Kodak - Finalist TCM Classic Shorts - Best Short Film Filmstock
