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Hi, I’m David Richards, a Portugal‑based British/Polish video editor and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in short‑form content, product videos, and documentary work. I work quickly and collaboratively, with a sharp eye for pacing, tone, and sonic quality, always aiming to elevate brand storytelling.
Over the years I helped brands like Thonk grow their visual presence and audience engagement through brand‑focused product demos in the synthesiser space, while balancing high creative quality with platform performance and business goals. I’m passionate about telling stories that resonate and feel authentic.
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Language
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner
Work Experience
Video Producer / Editor (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - November 19, 2025Plan, shoot, edit, and produce product demonstration videos tailored to brand identity and audience engagement; Provide sound design, music, and full post-production for in-house content across multiple clients; Thonk (7 years): Grew Instagram following from 6.5K to 24K through consistent, brand-focused video content in the synthesiser market; Delivered rapid-turnaround edits of UGC and third-party brand content; Repurposed landscape footage for Instagram using tiling, mirroring, and After Effects techniques; Produced animated sales videos and promotional content using motion graphics; Collaborated closely with clients to balance creative quality with platform performance and business goals.
Producer / Assistant Producer at Lighthouse Arts and Training
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Associate Producer on Carrying Us, mentoring young filmmakers on story development, shoot direction, and edit structure; Production Manager on Last Dance I & II for Boiler Room 4:3; Led creative planning for arts events, exhibitions, and immersive installations; Core team member for Guiding Lights, the UK's leading film mentoring scheme.
Freelance Editor at Nowness
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Edited Great Gardens: Las Pozas, Fetish Untied: Sploshing, and Directors Talk: Nicolas Winding Refn; Delivered visually distinct, culturally resonant edits for a global digital platform.
Director/Editor at Big Egg Films
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Co-founded and co-led boutique production company creating branded and cultural content; Directed and edited music videos, arts commissions, and fundraising campaigns; Managed full production cycles from concept through to delivery.
Edit Assistant & Second Camera at The Man Who Mind Exploded
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Edited several sequences of this feature documentary; Shot additional footage and provided wide-ranging production support.
Various Roles at Opera Brava and other theatre/film projects
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Early career included film internships, research and development roles, and stage management; involved in sound design and youth arts facilitation.
Education
BA (Hons) Theatre (Acting) at Leeds University (Bretton Hall)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999Introduction to Screenwriting at Lighthouse Arts and Training
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Projection Room Feature Development Course at Lighthouse Arts and Training
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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