Biography

After working extensively on major Australian television dramas, David was accepted into Australia's prestigious national film school, the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in Sydney, where he received a Masters degree in Production Design.

 

He also developed inhouse corporate design and Art Direction into a highly regarded Public Relations Firm PPR. Here, David formed relationships and made many successful campaignes, Product Branding and launches for clients such as Nike, Volvo and Bacardi.


David has worked through the studios on features including, Jerry Bruckheimier's Kangaroo Jack, Dynasty and The Mystery of Natalie Wood.


For the past five years he has developed professional relationships in the Asia region and has won his clients and himself numerous awards - his striking visual style has been recognised not only in Asia but worldwide.

 

David's disciplined approach and enthusiasm drive his work and have earned him the reputation as someone who can be trusted to bring a unique vision to every project. Through this he has become highly sought after. Brands include: Canon, Coca-Cola, HSBC, Dulux, LG, Samsung, Hyundai, Ssang Yong, Han-Wha, and Cadburys to name a few.


David's most recent film, Dance of the Dragon - set in South Korea and Singapore - is a love story starring Jason Scott Lee, Fann Wong and Jang Hyuk and screened at numerous film festivals around the world.. It has been acclaimed for its strong visual style and won him an award for Best Production Design at the 2008 West Hollywood International Film Festival.

 

Recently David worked with Director Vinent Ward ('What Dreams May Come' and writer of 'Alien 3'). He just recently returned from Malaysia where he worked with Director Gregor Jordan ('Buffalo Soldiers' and 'Two Hands') and DOP Javier Aguirresarobe ('The Road' and 'The Twilight-New Moon').

 

David is rapidly becoming recognised internationally as a unique designer with a strong approach to style, story and visual direction.