Hello, I am
David Smith
Multi-camera director for Factual Entertainment & Current Affairs TV.
Thank you for visiting my website!
If you are seeking a highly experienced television director who possesses an unique blend of calm, creativity, collaboration and an outstanding track record of delivering high-quality shows, look no further.
Specialising in multi-camera programmes my expertise spans across entertainment, current affairs and live events. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to work on a wide range of shows, both big budget and low budget, and I take pride in consistently delivering visually stunning productions.
When it comes to my work, I approach every project with a calm and confident demeanour. I firmly believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and I actively engage with the talent around me to ensure that everyones skills are utilised to their fullest potential. This collaborative effort always leads to exceptional final products.
I have extensive experience working throughout the UK so regardless of your budget or the complexity of your project, I am thrilled to share my expertise with you.
Please feel free to explore my page. If you have any questions or enquiries, don't hesitate to reach out, I eagerly anticipate hearing from you.
"David is a first class director and, just as importantly, is a first class colleague. He absorbed challenges very quickly and has directed some very impressive programmes for us."
Gerry Gay - Editor
"A highly accomplished, calm and reassuring presence. The schedule was tight and there were numerous new creative challenges but David mastered them all with skill and enthusiasm. I sincerely hope I have cause to work with him in the future"
Tom Whitrow - Show Runner / Executive Producer
"David is creative, never gets flustered and I've been impressed at how he interacts with people around him, putting them at ease and building confidence."
Nicolai Gentchev - Director of Current Affairs, Mentorn Media.
"He is very creative, calm, easy to get on with, great with talent and I felt that he went the extra mile to deliver a quality product. I can't recommend him highly enough"
Yvonne Alexander - Executive Producer, Jet TV
Credits
- Have I Got News For You Hat Trick/BBC 1
- Frankie Boyles New World Order Zeppotron/BBC 2
- Channel 4 News - Live Debate ITN/Channel 4
- Richard Osman's House of Games Remarkable/BBC 2
- This is MY House Expectation/BBC 1
- Debate Night Mentorn Media/BBC Scotland
- Radio 2 Live: Texas Standby TV/BBC Red Button
- The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration Impact/HPower
- Scotland Tonight STV/STV
- Pride of Scotland Awards 2022 Jet TV/STV
- Rolex Grand Prix 2022 Impact/Eurosport
- The Nine BBC News/BBC Scotland
- SNP Party Conference 2023 BBC News/BBC 2
- Election Scotland 2021 Leaders Debates Mentorn Media/BBC 1
- STV Children's Appeal STV Productions/STV
- Seven Days BBC News/BBC Scotland
- The Remotely Amusing Gameshow DLT/BBC Scotland
- Everyone's an Expert Two Rivers/Channel 4
- STV News at Six STV News/STV
- Hogmanay 2020 BBC Studios/BBC 1
- The Edinburgh Festival Show STV Productions/STV
- Live at 5 STV 2/STV 2
