ABOUT
DAVE AND THE DAM TEAM
Media production with a creative vision
Over 30 years of producing music and video on the beautiful Isle of Man
From demo recordings to mastered albums
From short films and corporate content to award-winning feature documentaries
DAVE
David Armstrong, the founder and director of DAM Productions has over 30 years of experience producing music and film.
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“It started with music. It cocooned and shaped my life for as long as I can remember. The dream of having my own recording studio was realised and filmmaking seemed a natural extension.
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David directed and co-produced the highly regarded documentary
THE WATCHMAKER’S APPRENTICE. This achieved initial UK distribution on NETFLIX. The film also screened in Tribeca, supported by the British consulate in the USA and has become the definitive story of the greatest watchmakers of the modern era.
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Along with Christy DeHaven, he co-founded the Isle of Man Film Festival and the MannIn Shorts training scheme. David served on the Isle of Man Arts Council for 4 years and is a key figure in the development of film and media production in the Isle of Man.
ALISTAIR
Acclaimed Writer producer, Alistair Audsley has had a close working relationship with Dave for many years now, having worked on several high profile projects including the UK's GREAT CAMPAIGN that featured celebrated watchmaker, Roger Smith.
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Alistair was a co-producer and writer on DAM PRODUCTIONS' The Watchmaker's Apprentice" and is, as a writer, currently in development for several major film and television projects.
ISABELLA
Isabella has over 26 years experience in administration, finance and all things business.
With over 7 years experience in digital marketing, Isabella has taken on the role of administrator of all things digital and online with DAM.
With this background of web design and digital communications, Isabella has the uphill battle of shaping the online presence and visibility of DAM.
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Dave and Isabella are currently working on a key international environmental film and social media project.
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MARK BRABBS - Drummer & Producer, worked together with Dave in crafting a fantastic initial body of work for our G8CRASH music artist, Mae Challis. Dave and Mark are fellow directors of G8Crash. For anyone old enough, Mark was a member of the heavy metal band TANK.
BOB MILLER - Bob’s long and successful career in music management and invaluable ability to act as a sounding board on many of the quality projects produced here, have helped shape the output of DAM over many years: from Back Door Slam to the opportunity to work with one of the world’s finest vocal performers, Christine Collister.
SIMON REA -working with the very talented Simon on the three Truman Falls albums as well as numerous creative musical ventures over many years has been a huge influence on the quality of production and arrangements from DAM studios.
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DAVE MOUSLEY has been a key figure in the development of film, television and media in the Isle of Man. With a lifetime of experience in the industry, twice Bafta winning Dave Mousley is currently working with Dave and Alistair on their projects in development.
JOHN CRAINE is David’s favourite cinematographer. After working together on Dave’s first acclaimed shorts, Ghostgirl, David and John have collaborated on many projects and are planning to work together on many more.
JOHN RHYS DAVIES. After working together on recording many voice recordings with John, David and John are now working together with Alistair Audsley on the development of several film projects, both on and off the Isle of Man.
DANNY LACEY. Danny is a filmmaker based in Wakefield and director of TV & media company Stada Media. Danny and Dave have a long history of working together of projects- especially on short film projects as director/cinematographer partnerships.
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