David Allain is an award-winning Scriptwriter and Director. His credits include theatre, short films, advertising, podcasts, and TV for clients such as CNN, O2, THE GUARDIAN, and SKY ARTS.
In 2023, three episodes of ‘The Bay’ directed by David were broadcast on ITV (Series 4; episodes 4, 5, and 6). In 2021, David directed a BBC comedy pilot, ‘Bravo Two Charlies’, and directed 2nd Unit on ITV’s four-part crime drama ‘The Long Call’. A deeply personal short film written and directed by David called ‘Revelations’, was a winner of the Directors UK x ARRI Challenge Alexa and began its run on the festival circuit late 2022. As a writer, David is currently in development on an original crime drama with HAT TRICK MERCURIO.
David also works regularly with charities: he has created artwork for charity auctions for SHELTER (tackling homelessness), and has written and directed films for SHIFT.MS (on managing multiple sclerosis), CALM (encouraging mental health awareness), and GIRL EFFECT (promoting gender equality). In 2020/2021, David’s charity film for OBV won two BRITISH ARROWS, a D&AD, and Gold at the CREATIVE CIRCLE AWARDS.
Fact or fiction, long or short, David makes compelling work that combines visual flair with emotive storytelling. David has a Masters in Screenwriting from ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY. He is represented by CASAROTTO RAMSAY for film and TV.
