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David Preston

@davidpreston.bsky.social

Film Editor / Producer for BBC, Channel 4, HBO, Nat Geo and more...posting about News and documentaries, films & TV, politics, art, poetry and music. I'm here to bring positivity, not argue.

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The rise of β€œpatriots-only” rule in Hong Kong is marked by arrests of opposition figures, the silencing of critical media, and a growing culture of surveillance and anonymous reporting.

See the full 30 min doc here www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIDT...

16.08.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The film deals with tough material, so I was glad to work for the supportive, talented, collaborative team at Emporium Pictures, led by Emma Read and Kathy Hale as well as Tim Pritchard and Charlie Mole. Please do watch, I'd love to hear your feedback.

10.08.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Air India Crash: The Biggest Crash In A Decade - What Went Wrong? | Channel 4 Documentaries
YouTube video by Channel 4 Documentaries Air India Crash: The Biggest Crash In A Decade - What Went Wrong? | Channel 4 Documentaries

In June, 260 people died when Air India flight 171 fell from the sky in Ahmedabad, India. I Edit Produced a documentary investigating the possible causes of the crash.

youtu.be/ADN4q6LdiKY

10.08.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I know you Jim Page! From other social medias! You're added, good to have you πŸ‘

18.06.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She cla...

If you ever wonder why we need the BBC, and other public service broadcasters who are obliged to tell the truth - this is a good reminder.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

05.06.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Alan Yentob might be a strange person to be starstruck by, but I do remember the two times I saw him and I acted too "cool" to talk to him. Once, ambling through Soho, once sat in reception at the Beeb. He had a great influence on television and British culture. May he rest in peace.

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Very sad to hear that my good friend Alan Yentob has died. He was such excellent company, and a wonderful interviewer and documentary-maker. I shall miss him greatly.

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Alan Yentob: BBC arts broadcaster dies aged 78 He interviewed a raft of important cultural and creative figures over a lengthy career at the BBC.

The best boss and mentor you could ever hope to have. The best of the BBC. BBC arts broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Who cares about Oasis now WU LYF are back ?

22.03.2025 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"I go outside, and I feel free
'Cause I smash mirrors and fuck TV!" 🎢🎸

12.02.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
reneeedwardsbfe.bsky.social

Welcome to the Post-production Starter Pack, Renee Edwards - who is an incredibly talented, accomplished Editor and Director, plus a mentor I owe an awful lot to. reneeedwardsbfe.bsky.social

If anyone else would like to join the pack, let me know!

go.bsky.app/SEKHaWM

02.02.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is Ratcliffe’s Austerity United, where even the brightest talent is for sale | Jonathan Liew Manchester United are simultaneously the world’s fourth-richest club while taking away free cereal bars for stewards

The face is blurred out, the outline hazy. Taken out of context, it’s just a pile of red pixels. In reality it could be anybody, going anywhere."

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

02.02.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"He’s in his football kit, waiting for a lift to training at the United academy. We’re encouraged to think it’s Rashford.

Certainly it would make a lovely story. But, of course, we don’t know for sure..."

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Sports journalism can at times produce some wonderful writing.

"A few months ago a photograph started doing the rounds online. It’s a screengrab from Google Street View, taken in Wythenshawe in 2009, showing an 11-year-old kid standing at the side of the road...

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29.01.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've just added you now πŸ‘

29.01.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Done! Welcome πŸ‘‹

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Thanks George πŸ‘πŸ»

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Panorama - Should We Still Be Working from Home? Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the way we work has been transformed, with many more of us working from home. But is that good for us, and is it good for the economy?

Pleased to hear my latest film was watched by 1.3m people last night. If you'd like to watch it's available on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

21.01.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

At times like these it's important to remember that for many TV productions, the left hand may not entirely be across what the right hand is doing!

21.01.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Panorama - Andrew Tate: Accused Oana Marocico returns to her home country to investigate Andrew and Tristan Tate's Romanian webcam business and speaks to women who claim they’ve been abused by the brothers.

The film I have been nominated for is one that is very close to my heart. It features brave contributors speaking out about their allegations against Andrew Tate and his brother, who stand accused of people trafficking and rape.

It's available to watch on iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

19.01.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Awards | British Film Editors

I'm nominated alongside four other very powerful, insightful documentaries. If you would like to join the BFE, or if you are already a member and would like to vote go here www.britishfilmeditors.co.uk/awards

19.01.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I feel proud to be nominated for Best Editor in the Current Affairs category at the 2025 BFE Awards, ran by the wonderful British Film Editors Guild @bfeditors.bsky.social.

19.01.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course! Welcome πŸ‘‹

18.01.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey hey Prestonlanes @timothyziegler.bsky.social - just added you now πŸ‘‹

18.01.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey Rob Ashe @oldmanashe.bsky.social and Jesse Averna @dr0id.bsky.social well to the Post Production Starter Pack.

If anyone else wants to join, let me know!

go.bsky.app/SEKHaWM

#edit #postproduction #filmmaking

17.01.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Done - welcome πŸ‘

21.12.2024 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good God this is surely a show sent to troll us millennials who grew up watching That 70's Show. We're aware death is coming!

21.12.2024 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

British television is some of the best in the world.

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Avid Media Composer on LinkedIn: #timelinetuesday #senna #netflix #timeline #avidmediacomposer #editing… 🎞️ #TimelineTuesday β€” The 6 episodes of "Senna" ▢️ avid.com/media-composer 1β€”Editor Vicente Kubrusly / Assistant Daniel Mathias 2β€”Editor Lucas Gonzaga /…

A bit more timeline action for the post-production pros πŸ€“

www.linkedin.com/posts/avid-m...

17.12.2024 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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