dsleight@lincoln.ac.uk +44 (0)1522 837319
Teaching
David has taught across the Media Production programme from television studio & portable camera film-making, editing & post-production, to radio production. He also co-ordinates the second level unit “Working in the Media Industry” where his twenty years of BBC experience offers students a significant insight into the trends and changes that are occurring in the industry.
Research
David’s research activity combines both the academic study of trends in the Creative Industries, whilst continuing to be a respected practitioner:
His interest in driving the development of the Creative Industry Sector in the region has led to: his involvement in the development of Sparkhouse Studios (new business incubation centre); Chair of Lincoln’s Media Development Agency “The Pool” 2002-4; consultation and support for the development of Siren FM’s 5-year community licence (2007-2012); development of major outreach activities for the University to successfully interact with both wider industry but also the regional community to enhance participation, interaction and access; consultation on Skillset’s regional panel & membership of the CINTIN network.
As a practising post-production Editor, he continues to work for the BBC and other clients on a range of broadcast and corporate productions.
Contributing as an industry practitioner to Minerva Productions, the Faculty of Media, Humanities & Technology’s production arm, for example being co-executive producer and editor of, the University’s 2006 TV advertising campaign, and shortly to edit a 4-year film record of a major Cathedral restoration project.
Inaugural Lecture planning (Autumn 2007) – “Lincoln in the Movies!”
Selected publications (Broadcasts)
As Freelance Editor
The Bermudian Government/ Andrew McKay INTA Films– “Bill Ming: Sculptor: Stories of Wood, Wind & Fire” March 2007 Bermuda International Film Festival
“Lincoln, of course!” Broadcast TV Advert, co-executive producer & editor (tx Aug-Dec 2006)
BBC Music Television “Elgar – A Hidden Portait” (tx Sept 2004)
BBC Making it Happen - Greg Dyke iEmmy Award Film (tx Nov 2003)
Microsulis Medical Corporate Film (tx USA Conference Nov 2003)
BBC World Service Trust - India Training Programme in New Delhi – output on Doordarshan India TV “Aids Awareness” film (Jan 2002)
BBC Television “Secret Lives of Werewolves” (tx Oct 2001)
Single Documentaries
Medical Mysteries; Lightning (Discovery Channel – Oct 2000)
Secrets of the Ancients; Bridge & Vikings (BBC TWO – May 2000)
Millennium Babies (BBC ONE Dec 2001)
A Dark Secret (BBC TWO 1994)
Documentary Series
•Tomorrow’s World 96-2000 (BBC ONE & approx 40 territories worldwide) including city specials Bombay 96, Bangkok 98, San Francisco 99
Battle of the Sexes 99 (BBC ONE & approx 40 territories worldwide)
DreamWheels 98 (BBC ONE & approx 40 territories worldwide)
Future Fantastic 97 (BBC ONE & approx 40 territories worldwide)
Rhodes Around Britain 93-96 (BBC ONE & foreign sales) 3 Series & Christmas Specials
Video & Teenage Diaries 91-95 (BBC TWO) award winning programmes
Bazaar/ Advice Shop/ From The Edge – weekly BBC ONE & TWO Magazine shows 91-93
As Supervising/Dubbing Editor
1991 BBC Film & Miramax “Enchanted April” (opened 1991 London Film Festival & grossed $25m at American box office)
1991 BBC Film “Adam Bede” (George Eliot adaptation)
1990 BBC Film “Portrait of a Marriage” (the life of Vita Sackville-West)
1988-89 Bergerac, Miss Marple, Inspector Alleyn etc. popular drama series
As Assistant:
World About Us/Horizon/40 Minutes/Rough Justice/See For Yourself Crimewatch/Holiday/Charity Appeals/Film Exam/Casualty etc