Email: hello@davethedirector.com
I am a director, writer and editor of comedy and entertainment content for television and online. I have made content for all major broadcasters, working with various production companies and big-name talent. I’m also experienced in children’s programming, reality and factual television.
I’ve written and directed my own short films that have been shown at Bafta recognised film festivals, and continue to write scripts and develop projects.
I’ve been featured as a Broadcast Magazine ‘Hot Shot’ Director and my work continues to contribute to award-winning programmes. I am a highly competent self-shooter if required, and can also edit my own footage, being advanced in Premiere Pro and After Effects. Content available on website above, or showreel available on request.
Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois / 2022
Produced and directed YouTube Channel 4 Trainspotting travel show featuring TikTok star Francis Bourgeois.
Comic Relief Prizeathon Appeal Film Sketch / 2022
Directed sketch for Comic Relief on BBC One starring Lloyd Griffith, Lucy Pearman and Harry Judd.
Mini Movies / 2021
Directed 10 x CITV episodes, including VT packages and multi-camera studio children’s show.
Forbidden Shakes / 2021
Short film about a man addicted to handshakes, set during the COVID pandemic. Official selection and finalist of Sunday Shorts Film Festival.
Scrambled / 2016 - 2020
Directed several episodes across multiple series on CITV multi-camera studio children’s show. For Zodiak.
The Only Way Is Essex / 2018 -
Directed across multiple series on ITV2 and ITVbe. For Lime Pictures.
Tragedy At The Zoo / 2019
Short film starring Dan Renton Skinner.
Vic and Bob’s Big Night Out / 2019 / 2020
Directed sketches for series 1 and 2 of comedy show on BBC TWO and FOUR.
Survival Basket / 2019
Two Amazon Studios sketches presented by Chris Starke featuring Russell Kane and Toff. For Somethin’ Else productions.
Elevator Pitch / 2019
Three comedy sketches for Amazon Studios.
Mo’s Town / 2019
Directed and edited sketches for Mo Gilligan Pilot, on Channel 4. For Tiger Aspect.
The Last Leg - Britain Reunited / 2019
Directed sketch inserts for special episode. Including Anchorman spoof as well as additional sketches featuring the presenters, Tony Blair, Ed Balls and Michael Gove. For 2LE.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Hungover or Pregnant
Directed and edited short film for iPlayer. For 2LE.
Darren Harriott: The Privilege Scale
Directed and edited sketch for iPlayer. For 2LE.
Fin Taylor: How To Offend A Left Wing Snowflake
Directed and edited sketch for iPlayer. For 2LE.
Emma Sidi: Britta’s Guide
Directed and edited sketch for iPlayer. For 2LE.
Rapscallion / 2018
Short film. Matt steals his brothers ashes from his mum’s house to use as blackmail. Official selection of London Short Film Festival 2018.
Stand Up To Cancer / 2018
Directed multiple sketches and inserts for evening coverage. For 2LE.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing / 2018
Directed pilot for Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fishing reality show.
Truth or Mare / 2018
Self-shot, directed and edited first series of online comedy factual shorts for BBC Three and Little Gem.
Alan Carr’s I Don’t Like Mondays / 2018
Directed sketch inserts for six part entertainment series. Sketches included Dawn French, Trevor McDonald, Mo Farah, Miranda Hart, Brian Cox and David Mitchell. For Magnum.
Vic And Bob’s Big Night Out Christmas Special / 2018
Directed sketches for special episode. For BBC TWO and FOUR.
Reeves and Mortimer: Poignant Moments Tour
Directed all inserts for Vic and Bob’s 25th anniversary tour for Phil McIntyre Ents.
House of Fools / 2014-2015
Directed all inserts for Vic and Bob sitcom for BBC TWO.
Romesh Ranganathan’s Rom-Com
Directed and edited comedy short featuring Romesh Ranganathan and Aisling Bea. Part of the iPlayer comedy Valentine's Day Shorts 2015.
Matt Berry Does…
Specials for iPlayer featuring Matt Berry and archive material. Written by Bob Mortimer. Episodes on The Boat Race, Ghosts, Summer Holidays, Father’s Day, Happy New You.
MATT BERRY: WILDLOVE
Part of BBC iPlayer Original Comedy Shorts featuring Matt Berry and archive material. Written by Bob Mortimer.
Matt Berry’s Lone Wolf
iPlayer short featuring Matt Berry and archive material. Written by Bob Mortimer. Nominated as Best Internet Comedy at British Comedy Awards.
Reece Shearsmith In The Case of the High Foot
Directed and edited 1930s style screwball comedy written by Bob Mortimer. Part of BBC iPlayer Original Comedy Shorts 2014.
Micky Flanagan’s Foxageddon
Directed and edited comedy drama written by Bob Mortimer starring Micky Flanagan and Kerry Godliman. Part of BBC iPlayer Original Comedy Shorts 2014.
Beached / 2013
Short film about a time loop and doppelgangers. Official Selection of Raindance Film Festival 2013.
Children In Need Dynamo Sketch / 2013
Directed Vic and Bob street magic based sketch starring Dynamo, shown on Children In Need 2013 on BBC One.
Lucky Sexy Winners / 2013
Directed and edited 1930s pastiche opening title sequence and sketches for Channel 4 Vic and Bob one-off special.
Dave’s One Night Stand / 2012
Directed and edited four 3 minute intro sketches starring Jack Whitehall, Russell Kane, Jason Byrne and Angelos Epithemiou. For Dave.
The Angelos Epithemiou Show / 2012
Directed fight scene comedy sketches for Channel 4 entertainment show. Featuring Dan Renton Skinner and Adeel Akhtar.
Shooting Stars / 2011
Directed 6 x 4 minute insert sketches for Vic and Bob’s BBC TWO panel show. 2011. Also contributed written material. Winner of Best Panel Show at British Comedy Awards 2012.