David Hewitt

Producer / Director

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Self-shooter
Drone Pilot

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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

2017- 2024

Various Production Companies Including: Chrome Productions Hope Agency AMV Flare Media Trust BBC Direct to Client Direct to Agency

Producer / Director

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

1999-2007

Music Videos: Delays, Oasis, All Saints, Stereophonics, Lisa Scott Lee, Honeyz

Prod. Assist. / Manager

TV Commercials / Branded Content

Prod Co / Agency Brand / Title Type Role Vimeo / Youtube Link

Chrome Productions

Here Tech

Branded Content

Supervising Producer & Drone Pilot

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Chrome Productions

Doors

Branded Content / TVC

Producer

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Chrome Productions

Royal Salute

Branded Content

Producer & Drone Pilot

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AMV Flare

Currys

Branded Content

Producer

N/A

Chrome Productions

Ford Puma

Branded Content / TVC

Producer

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Chrome Productions

Tui Blue Vietnam

TVC

Producer

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Formidable Media

Amazon

Branded Content

Producer

N/A

Hope Agency

Crisis UK (8 films)

Branded Content

Producer

N/A

Hope Agency

Transitions (11 films)

Branded Content

Producer

N/A

The Media Trust

Speech & Language (26 films)

Branded Content

Producer

N/A

Trident Marketing

Moovin' On

Branded Content

Producer

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Good Chance

Afghan Kite Flying

Branded Content

Producer, Director, Drone

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Satellite Pictures

Royal Trinity Hospice

Branded Content

Producer, Director, Drone

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BBC

Good Chance

Branded Content

Producer, Director, Drone

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NHS

Mental Health

Branded Content

Producer, Director, Drone

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Satellite Pictures

Frithsden Construction

Branded Content

Producer, Director & Drone

N/A

The Space, Arts Council, BBC Arts

Good Chance Ensemble

Content

Producer / Director (Self-Shooter)

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The Media Trust

John Lewis Foundation

Content

Producer / Director

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Satellite Pictures

NHS Camden & Islington

Content

Producer / Director

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The Media Trust

Paradigm Housing

Corporate

Director

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The Media Trust

The Soldiers’ Charity

Content

Producer / Director

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The Media Trust

StreetLink

Content

Producer / Director

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The Media Trust

Survivors UK – 7 videos

Content - Brand films

Producer / Director

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Satellite Pictures

Barts Health Cancer Centre – (thirteen films)

Corporate

Producer / Director

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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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Good Chance Theatre

Drone Work

Content

Self-Shooter / Director

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Klein and Co

NHS Tavistock and Portman

Content

Director

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Creative Grid

Knomo ‘Knomad’ and ‘Mayfair’

Content

Director

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Satellite Pictures

Jack Petchey Foundation

Content

Director

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The Media Trust

London City Airport Christmas Message Booth

Content

Director

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MOFILM

Shell V-Power – “The Groom’s Speech” ***

Content - Brand film

Director

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MOFILM

Coca-Cola – “The Forgotten Can****

Content Brand film

Director

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MOFILM

PlayStation – “Revolution” & “Epic Greatness” **

Content – Brand Films

Director

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MOFILM

Diners Club International - “LGMC” & “Divers”

Content - Brand film

Director

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Shorts & Personal Projects

Title Producer Role Vimeo / Youtube Link

I’m Here *

Nora Vogt

Director

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Hoodie Monologue **

Amy Mathieson

Director

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Trunks ***

Adam Young & M Sohanpal

Director

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Tomorrow’s Forecast ****

M Sohanpal

Director

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Belly Button *****

D Hewitt

Producer / Director

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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

Production Companies Worked with

  • Academy
  • Cowboy Films
  • Gerard de Thame
  • Godman
  • Stark Films
  • Therapy Films

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