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I'm a Creative Director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with over a decade of experience steering projects from concept through delivery across film, theatre, commercials, and social media. I craft emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work that blends narrative depth with innovative aesthetics. I bring strong storytelling and hands-on production/post-production experience, and I lead with collaboration and a focus on team growth. I enjoy mentoring, developing workshops (e.g., narrative for branding) and shaping brands through short-form content.…I'm a Creative Director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with over a decade of experience steering projects from concept through delivery across film, theatre, commercials, and social media. I craft emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work that blends narrative depth with innovative aesthetics. I bring strong storytelling and hands-on production/post-production experience, and I lead with collaboration and a focus on team growth. I enjoy mentoring, developing workshops (e.g., narrative for branding) and shaping brands through short-form content.

David James Watson

Video Editor, Film Director, Screenplay Writer, +4

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I'm a Creative Director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with over a decade of experience steering projects from concept through delivery across film, theatre, commercials, and social media. I craft emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work that blends narrative depth with innovative aesthetics. I bring strong storytelling and hands-on production/post-production experience, and I lead with collaboration and a focus on team growth. I enjoy mentoring, developing workshops (e.g., narrative for branding) and shaping brands through short-form content.…I'm a Creative Director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with over a decade of experience steering projects from concept through delivery across film, theatre, commercials, and social media. I craft emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work that blends narrative depth with innovative aesthetics. I bring strong storytelling and hands-on production/post-production experience, and I lead with collaboration and a focus on team growth. I enjoy mentoring, developing workshops (e.g., narrative for branding) and shaping brands through short-form content.

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I’m a Creative Director and multidisciplinary filmmaker with over a decade of experience steering projects from concept through delivery across film, theatre, commercials, and social media. I craft emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work that blends narrative depth with innovative aesthetics.

I bring strong storytelling and hands-on production/post-production experience, and I lead with collaboration and a focus on team growth. I enjoy mentoring, developing workshops (e.g., narrative for branding) and shaping brands through short-form content.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Final Cut Pro X

Branding

Copywriting

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Final Cut Pro X

Expert

Branding

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Work Experience

Creative Director & Senior Editor at h10 agency

January 1, 2022 - Present

Led all creative development, production, post-production and delivery of video content from re-branding to marketing campaigns and social media organic content. Directed both small and large teams to deliver quality work for diverse budgets and global clients. Developed a workshop as a guest lecturer for ESCP and Imperial Business School on Narrative applied to branding and short-form content.

Writer, Director, Producer & Editor at 945 Films Ltd

January 1, 2017 - Present

Founder of an independent production company focused on narrative and experimental filmmaking. Wrote, directed, produced, and edited two feature films, including They Came Like Swallows (2019) and the forthcoming In a Wake of Sleep. Responsible for creative vision, crew leadership, production management, and post-production work flows.

Digital Operator at Visual Data Media, London

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Oversee film and television content preparation for distribution to multiple platforms and broadcasters. Handle censor edits, technical fixes, trailer creation, and localisation. Liaise with clients and distributors to ensure quality control and timely delivery.

Transcode Senior Operator at Deluxe Media

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Managed complex transcoding workflows for major clients, trained new team members and ensured timely, high-standard output. Developed strong technical and organisational skills in digital media production and post-production workflows.