Hello, I'm Dave – an award-winning freelance animator and animation director, with over 15 years' experience in children's TV and corporate and consumer video.
Like most animators, I have a genuine passion for the form and a love of storytelling and character development.
I work fast but with the utmost care and a keen eye for detail – and I can get along with pretty much anyone.
So if you're looking for someone to join your animation team... or run it... or create it from scratch, get in touch and let's see if I can help bring your project to life.
Testimonials
"Dave has delivered some really outstanding video work for us over the last few years. He's talented, hard-working and highly professional – basically everything you need from a freelance creative when there's budget and reputation at stake. I can't recommend him highly enough".
Simon Wellings
Partner, Curious Ways Creative
"Dave teased the information out of the team and brought it to life with some amazing animation , characters and voice over - from beginning to end he was a pleasure to work with- he has the amazing skill of telling a complex story in a simple way - engaging those that work with him and also the people that watch the finished product"
Satyan Kotecha
LPN Chair, NHS West Midlands
"Having Directed Dave on commercials at Aardman Animations I found his animation, timing and acting skills to be second to none! He will always plus the project, giving you wonderful options.
He is a very skilled and talented animator. And I look forward to working with him again some day."
Rich Webber
Director/Animator, Aardman Animations, Waaber
"I've worked with Dave now for some years. Not only is he super talented and a very intuitive animator, he's professional,diligent and always on time with the work he does for me. Whenever I have a new project he's one of the animators I go to first".
Greg Mcleod,
Director, The Brothers Mcleod
"Dave has worked with Ragdoll over several projects as a character animator. His first, Dipdap, won a BAFTA. You can guarantee his work will bring lots of energy, vitality, and perfect comedic timing. He is conscientious, hardworking, and very productive. A great asset to any animation team".
Chris Wood
Producer/Company Director, Ragdoll Productions
"Dave was Animation Director on Dodo for Sky Kids. He was a joy to work with and a great team player. Dave was always very solution-focused and brought a wealth of experience to the show, along with his sense of humour!"
Helen Stern
Head of Production, Wildseed Studios