DAVID STRONG is a writer/director/producer from Wellington, New Zealand. He has written and directed a short film, Pacific Dreams staring Dame Kate Harcourt. He is writing and plans to direct an original feature film screenplay, The Pilgrim, which is currently in development with the New Zealand Film Commission. David is also writing another feature script set in New Zealand and Poland in World War Two, The Child Alone. David studied fictional story structure and film during his Bachelor of Arts. He is a member of the New Zealand Writers Guild and Screen Directors Guild.
David's other credits include: The Waterhorse - Military Advisor, 3rd AD and splinter unit Director shooting background military scenes in Scotland; and 3rd AD on a Peter Jackson short film for the Australian War Museum.
David is a strategic business consultant based in Wellington. Earlier in his life he served in the New Zealand Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. During this time he was an armoured reconnaissance officer and served operationally in the Middle East, Bosnia and East Timor. He was twice awarded the United Nations Commendation for Service to Peace.
David has two Master of Arts degrees; one from Kings College UK and the other from the University of Waikato (Honours). He has a Bachelor of Arts degree (English Literature) from the University of New South Wales.
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