David Warwick

David Warwick

Writer, Director, CreativeLondon, United Kingdom
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David Warwick

David Warwick

Writer, Director, CreativeLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am a London-based Director and Moving Image Creative, with over 10 years varied experience working across the film, marketing+advertising, and contemporary art industries. Since 2014 I have developed, directed and worked flexibly as moving image creative on commercials and content for brands such as Oakley, adidas, Virgin, Reebok and The Body Shop, charities such as Anthony Nolan and Brighter Sounds, and organisations such as The Guardian. In 2016 I began work on SMOKING SHORES, a long-gestating feature documentary now approaching completion, and with funding and support from Truth Department, Ffilm Cymru Wales and executive producers Michael Sheen (MASTERS OF SEX, FROST NIXON, THE QUEEN) and Sonja Henrici (MERKEL, THE OIL MACHINE). The project was selected for London Film Festival 2023 Works-in-Progress Showcase - https://www.bfi.org.uk/london-film-festival/news/projects-lff-works-progress-showcase-2023 - and will have its festival premiere in late 2024 / early 2025. I have also made a number of short films, including my last short OUT FOR A WALK (2016) which starred Matthew Beard (THE IMITATION GAME, THE RIOT CLUB) and Saskia Reeves (OUR KIND OF TRAITOR, WOLFHALL) and screened at numerous film festivals around the world, including Drama International Short Film Festival, Filmfestival Kitzbuhel and Aesthetica Short Film Festival. I have also worked as an in-house moving image creative for Studio four23, as a script reader and film journalist, and as an associate producer for Portland Green, where I facilitated a variety of film and video projects by leading artists and practitioners such as the Brothers Quay, Simon Keenlyside, Wayne McGregor and Lucian Freud.
Projects
  • Out for a Walk
    Out for a WalkA struggling young writer walks out on his life in London and moves back to his family home in the countryside. Secluding himself in one of the outbuildings opposite his parents’ house, he clings to his literary ambitions and tries to hide the anxiety he feels, until a visit from his younger sister brings everything to the surface—both his own demons and those of his affluent, high-achieving family.
  • Oakley - One Obsession #CantStop Racing
    Oakley - One Obsession #CantStop RacingThe first of two films created for Oakley as part of a series exploring the obsessive personalities of a group of professional and non-professional athletes - this film following MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi. Client: Oakley Agency: four23 Role: Director / Creative
  • Oakley - One Obsession #CantStop Surfing
    Oakley - One Obsession #CantStop SurfingThe second of two films created for Oakley as part of a series exploring the obsessive personalities of a group of professional and non-professional athletes - this film looking at Lisbon based surf instructor, João Grilo. Agency: four23 Client: Oakley Role: Director / Creative
  • Rimo x Reebok
    Rimo x ReebokA behind the scenes portrait of Japanese illustrator Rimo as he works to create the imagery for Reebok’s Fitness Heritage Collection. Client: Reebok Agency: four23 Role: Director / Editor
  • The Classic ft. Kendrick Lamar
    The Classic ft. Kendrick LamarThe moment of Kendrick Lamar’s surprise appearance and cypher at Brighter Sound's community music and art workshop for underprivileged young people in Manchester. In association with Reebok Client: Brighter Sounds / Reebok Agency: four23 Role: Director / Camera
  • Creating the Bluebird Blue Cloth
    Creating the Bluebird Blue ClothA film celebrating the collaboration between adidas Originals and Henry Poole, and the release of a new limited edition ‘bluebird blue’ suit fabric. Client: Henry Poole / adidas Originals Agency: four23 Role: Director
Work history
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    Director, CreativeFreelance
    London, United KingdomFreelance
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    Moving Image CreativeFour23
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Working flexibly within four23’s moving image department creating content for a range of clients. Work included researching, developing and pitching ideas for films, scripting and storyboarding, preparing and directing shoots, interviewing contributors, shooting and editing.
Skills
  • Videography
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Creative
  • Writing
Education
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    MFA DirectingAmerican Film Institute Conservatory
     - Los Angeles, United States
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    BA Film Studies and PhilosophyUniversity of Southampton
     - Southampton, United Kingdom