Biography

David Gaddie has been recognized by The One Club as one of the top commercial directors in North America. His portfolio boasts numerous accolades, including awards from Cannes Lions and a Grand Prix from the One Show. His commercial "The Unfinished Votes" for Change The Ref earned the distinction of the year's top spot by Shoot Magazine. Versatile in his approach, Gaddie excels across genres, from comedy and action to visual effects and drama, always with a focus on crafting memorable characters and resonant stories. Venturing into long-form drama, Gaddie wrote and directed the sci-fi featurette "Beautiful Dreamer," which has been showcased at numerous festivals, clinching awards and amassing significant online viewership.

Beyond directing, Gaddie is the visionary behind the NY-based Afterparty VFX, and a founder of the global audio powerhouse Squeak E Clean Studios. Through Afterparty VFX, his expertise extends to creating visual effects for a diverse range of commercials, films, and series.
- IMDb mini biography by: SK