David started out making his own films while working as a runner on films including Green Zone, Inception and War Horse. In 2019 David co-wrote and directed short film DAD JOKE, funded by the BFI. The film, which was co-written by and stars comedian Joshua Robertson and is inspired by real events, tells the story of a disabled stand-up performing an explosive set in a single uncut shot. It premiered at the 2019 BFI London Film Festival and also screened at Aesthetica and LSFF, where it was nominated for Best British Short.

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David was selected for Directors UK's 'Inspire' scheme in 2021, where he had the opportunity to shadow Alice Seabright (Sex Education, End-O) as she brought her debut original series Chloe (BBC/Mam Tor Productions) to life.

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David is currently developing DAD JOKE into a series, which has been picked up by Eleven (Sex Education, Red Rose). The pilot script was selected for 2022's Brit List of the best unproduced screenplays.

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In 2024, David and Joshua were commissioned by the BFI to write their first feature film, WIN, a sports dramedy focused on Powerchair Football which David is also slated to direct.

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David and Josh's next TV project THE LIVE-IN, a suspenseful yet funny thriller about the rise and fall of a wealthy, disabled banker and his live-in carer with a closet full of secrets, is currently in development with Boom (Men Up, Morfydd).

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David is a member of Directors UK and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain.