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Hi, I’m David Finley, a screenwriter, playwright, author, and director based in Toronto. I create comedy and children’s entertainment for stage, TV, film, and digital platforms, blending sharp wit with heartfelt storytelling.
My credits span feature films, TV series, and theatre, from The Society of Masterless Men to Billy 9F, Donny’s Day, and Aladdin. I enjoy collaborating across genres and media to bring imaginative worlds to life.
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Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Screenwriter and Co-creator at The Society of Masterless Men (TV Series)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Half-hour comedy series set in 18th century Newfoundland.
Writer and Story Editor at Snowball Studios
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022PixieBooks. Animated adaptations of traditional fairy tales for Snowball's YouTube Channel.
Screenwriter at The Deadleys
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020A feature-length adventure/comedy written with the support of Telefilm Canada.
Screenwriter at Tiny Tukkins
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Children’s animated web series; merchandising tie-in.
Screenwriter at Christmas With A View
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Feature-length TV movie aired on Harlequin Channel and Netflix.
Screenwriter at Kingdom Builders
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Children’s animated web series; merchandising tie-in; MGA Entertainment / Nelvana.
Screenwriter at Ponysitters’ Club
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018TV series; multiple episodes for Netflix Family.
Director and Executive Producer at 100 Proof Musical Theatre (documentary)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Behind-the-scenes look at the Confidential Musical Theatre Project; screened at film festivals.
Screenwriter and Executive Producer at It Could Be You (short film)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Short film screened at film festivals and on CBC.
Head Writer, Director of Development, Voiceover Director for Narration at Best Boy Entertainment
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015Wrote TV scripts, bibles and pitches; directed docudrama Voiceover Narration.
Screenwriter and Story Editor at The Way Back Home – In The Next Aisle (documentary)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011One-Hour Documentary for OMNI TV.
Director and Playwright at Donny’s Day
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Successful One-Act Comedy at the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival.
Screenwriter at Aladdin, the Magical Family Musical (TV special)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 200990-Minute TV Special that aired on CBC.
Screenwriter at North/South (TV series)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Multiple episodes of this CBC Drama Series.
Playwright at Aladdin (play)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Dora Award-winning Musical Comedy.
Playwright at Snow White And The Group Of Seven (play)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Dora Award-nominated Musical Comedy at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre.
Director, Screenwriter and Executive Producer at My Last Confession (short film)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Dark Comedy that screened at 41 International Film Festivals and won awards.
Playwright at Aladdin (play)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Dora Award-winning Musical Comedy.
Screenwriter and Story Editor at CHILDREN’S ANIMATED AND LIVE ACTION TV SERIES
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2004Well over 100 episodes of various series.
Screenwriter at Riverdale (TV series)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999Multiple episodes of this CBC Drama Series.
Screenwriter, Story Editor at Side Effects (TV series)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Multiple episodes of this CBC Drama Series.
Education
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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