Nice words from industry folk
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with David on a number of projects to date. I have also had opportunity to recommend David to industry peers and he has ALWAYS over delivered and been a great credit to himself and his work.
We first got to know each other cutting short form content for PUKKA FILMS where I was production managing. Under Bedlam, my production company, we hired David on WW1 Topguns.
Getting to know David, he mentioned he also wanted to work in drama, and we successfully got him on Series 5 of DOWNTON ABBEY. I received the following text from Liz Trubridge, the Series Producer “What a find ! Thank you for recommending David, what a star”. Encouraged by the positive feedback I later suggested to Chris Dickens (SLUMDOG MILIONAIRE,ROCKETMAN) our Editor on STEEL COUNTRY that he take David on as 1st Assistant Editor.
By the end of the show David had rightly earnt a full Editor credit. He is super bright, pin sharp on technical and a great creative brain. I have no hesitancy in recommending David and would be happy to take a call to discuss further if helpful.”
— Gareth Ellis-Unwin, Academy Award winning Producer (The Kings Speech, Steel Country)
“I worked with David on a four part boxing series for BBC One, produced by Lorton Entertainment. There were over 50 shoot days and lots of archive footage. Edit time was tight so we really had to work at double speed.
Not only did David deliver but he somehow kept on top of the production's various demands, keeping organised and always responding in a professional manner.
David gives 110% and convinced me that remote / hybrid edits are the way of the future. He's a very good listener but also brings a lot of creative energy to the table, which is crucial.
The editor often doesn't get enough credit but check out Stable: The Boxing Game on BBC iPlayer to see his skills at work. You will be in very safe hands!”
— Gavin Fitzgerald, Director (Stable)
“I had the extremely good fortune of working with David on my feature film Steel Country. He was recommended to me by the Producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin who knows where to find golden nuggets!
Simply, David is talented. He is diligent in every part of the process. He is first in and last out. Knows the process from top to bottom, from the technical to creative. He is happy to discuss, explore, experiment and try things out but equally is focussed and has a healthy opinion to his work.
He knows, learns and respects the script deeply and is always chasing the best story with a constant open eye for opportunities!
Most of all David gets in the trenches without being asked and stays put until it’s done.
I highly recommend David as an editor on any project and when spending time in rooms with no windows, he’s your man.”
— Simon Fellows, Director (Steel Country)
“I’ve known and worked with David for over ten years on a variety of projects, both drama and documentary, but most recently on a four-part boxing series, which premiered on BBC One over Easter.
David is always my first choice editor on every project and I was delighted to have him on board for Stable: The Boxing Game. He has many strengths, from his storytelling, creative eye and ability to stay calm and organised under pressure.
David manages to find a way to show the human side of every character and it is in a large part, down to him, that we have an emotional rollercoaster of a series.
I am looking forward to working with David again very soon!”
— Lucy Hardy, Producer (Lorton Entertainment)
“David is one of the best editors I’ve ever worked with. Not just skill set wise but as a person too. He cares deeply about each project (whether big or small) and has a real passion for creative editing.
Whenever I work with David it feels like a true collaboration. I’m very particular about what I’d like to achieve in post and i’m all about the fine details of my films, but often David shows me narratives or moments that can be employed from the rushes that I had never considered.
Plus his speed is second to none. Down to earth, easy to get along with and committed to getting the best out of every film I’ve ever brought him. It’s a great experience working with David and I’ve always looked back on each project knowing it wouldn’t have reached it’s potential without him.”
— Otis Dominique, Director
“I’ve worked with David many times for several years now, most recently on a feature length documentary.
He’s that rare editor that combines technical competence, speed and intellect. He’s passionate about his work, and constantly goes over and above to get the best result.
He has a great editor’s eye and at the same time he has the intelligence to get really involved in the subject matter.
The creative process is always a pleasure with David and I look forward to working with him again.”
— Richard Heeley, Director (One More Win)
“I have known David Arshadi for over 15 years, since his early days as an Editor. He is a very reliable person and extremely conscientious in his work, and he will always go the extra mile to produce the required narrative.
His creative skill in story telling is second to none. He is also very proficient in visual effects software from which he has added some remarkable visual imagery to my film War Above The Trenches.
I highly recommend David for his ability and creative skills, which I believe have added to the success to our productions”
- Stephen Saunders, Director/Producer (War Above The Trenches)
“I have been working with Dave for the past 12 years and together we have created the most diverse content for some of our biggest corporate clients.
From very human stories of employees in the company, to social stories from communities around the world, central to everything we have done is storytelling.
Dave just has that really rare skill as an editor to listen to the director/producer and end client and translate their thoughts into a visually stunning and flowing story. Together we have won a fair few awards. I think he is my secret weapon!”
— Lies Deneys, Senior Producer/Director - Quite Frankly Productions
“David is one of the best editors I’ve had the privilege to work with. He is fast, efficient and on top of every aspect of the post production process – technical, creative and editorial.
He fully understands how to control mood, rhythm and pacing, and can produce impressive visuals to bolster a story, as well as offer intelligent and imaginative solutions to editorial problems.
Crucially, he is great company in the cutting room, and someone who can discuss ideas intelligently and creatively with a broad cinematic and televisual frame of reference to draw on. He can also be left alone and will still deliver on time, on budget, and beyond expectation.
David is a true partner in the film/programme making process and I cannot recommend him highly enough. ”
— Tim Conrad, Director (Hendrix and The Spook/Hatton Garden/1000 Years A Slave)