David Cairns Shooting and editing documentary director based in London, UK. Born 1976. Shortlisted for ‘Best Newcomer’ at Grierson awards 2010. Education 2010: National Film and Television School (NFTS), UK MA Documentary Direction. Films 2010: The Crossing (Dir/Prod) 28-min doc set on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. The introduction of a Sunday ferry service provokes protests from strict Presbyterians, but younger islanders celebrate. 2009: Tsirk (Dir) 23 mins. Alexei, a student clown, is our guide to the Moscow State Circus School, a crumbling Soviet relic and microcosm for the rise and fall of communism. DocFest Sheffield official selection, Nominated for ‘Best Newcomer’ at Grierson Awards 2010, other festivals 2008: Say You’ll Never Leave Me (Dir/Prod) 9 mins 2007: One Day in Shangilia (Dir/Prod/Edit) 26 mins. Other jobs 2005 – 2007: Freelance sub-editor, ITN and The First Post 2004 – 2005: BBC World Service Trust, Freelance Trainer, Somalia/Kenya. 2001 – 2004: BBC Radio Cleveland, Broadcast Journalist
United Kingdom