HOWARD DAVIDSON
Script Writer + Development/Edit Producer
About Me
Howard worked with me in a Development Consultant/Producer capacity when I was running a development team at a new indie. The Creative Director of the company and I felt his contribution to our team was extremely valuable and we invited him back for several short stints working with us. He has a strong understanding of commissioner briefs and requirements across the broadcasters, and a good sense of which talent is best suited to an idea.
Whilst with us, Howard spent his time working up new ideas from the early stages, adapting existing formats/concepts to fit alternative broadcasters and getting those ideas/concepts down on paper. He was quick to understand a top line/one-page brief from our team, and both the big picture and subtle nuances of certain ideas on our slate. He has the right skills and sensibilities to work across a broad spectrum of content and wasn't at all fazed by some of the more "out there" ideas we pitched to him, approaching them with a playful enthusiasm and turning them into TV-worthy formats with which commissioners were excited to engage.
Howard did a great job of estimating how long developing and writing up ideas would take, could be trusted to work independently/remotely and always delivered what was required. We appreciated his clear communication and I found him to be a collaborative member of the team who was able to jump in and hit the ground running.
Agent:
Cecily Ware, for kids/narrative writing only
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Radio
Online Content
Video on demand
Locations I can work in:
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
London
Skills/Permits:
Casting
Commentary Writing
First Aid
Heath And Safety Training
PADI Diving Licence
Safeguarding Trust
Awards:
BAFTA: Winner, Best Writer, Horrible Histories (Writing Team)
BAFTA: Nominated, Best Entertainment Show, Undercover Dads (Creator/EP)