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ENGLISH ADAPTATIONS FOR STUDIO GHIBLI, GREAT SUCCESS
Recent Studio Ghibli adaptation work:
‘Only Yesterday’ is now 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, since English Adaptation release.
‘Ronja the Robber’s Daughter’ won the International Emmy for best animated series.
‘When Marnie Was There’, nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
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OUT SOON
Mary and the witchs flower
Studio Ponoc's first film, 'Mary and the Witch's Flower' has been picked up by Gkids for USA release this winter.
English adaptation by me.
IN PRODUCTION
Spiked
Animated family film, ‘Spiked!’ now in production. I wrote the script, and they’ve asked me to direct.
So I am.
IN FINANCE
Unstable
‘Unstable’ has moved into finance.
Co-written with Gareth Edwards,
and set to be co-directed with Jeff “Swampy” Marsh.
BIO
For nearly two decades David has provided writing, direction, and producing services for animation studios around the globe. He's won and helped others win multiple awards. Emmy and Bafta wins. Oscar nominations.
As a script doctor and 'fixer', David helps save time, money and hassle. From a dialogue polish, to page-one rewrites, to sourcing talent and running production. Each job is different.
Basically, David enjoys problem solving. Even his adaptation work is like some strange verbal sudoku puzzle.
In his spare time David enjoys writing his bio in the third person, and composing catchy theme tunes, such as PJ Masks!
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