Editing
David Charap
David Charap is a highly respected editor whose extensive career spans both drama and documentary filmmaking. He has established a notable presence in British cinema through his collaborations with renowned directors, including Dominic Savage on films like FREEFALL and THE ESCAPE, Pawel Pawlikowski with THE WOMAN IN THE FIFTH and MY SUMMER OF LOVE, and Terence Davies on SUNSET SONG and DEEP BLUE SEA.
In the realm of documentary filmmaking, Charap has garnered significant accolades for his work. He was involved in the BIFA Award-winning THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS, the Prix Italia-winning THE BESLAN SIEGE, and the Emmy Award-winning VOICES OF THE CHILDREN. His expertise has been pivotal in bringing various acclaimed projects to fruition, including the Storyville and Britdoc films BOLSHOI BABYLON directed by Nick Read and MY NAZI LEGACY by David Evans. A highlight of his documentary work includes nurturing Vadim Jean's project about the Angola 3, which was released as CRUEL AND UNUSUAL.
Charap’s television drama contributions are equally impressive, featuring in the acclaimed series UTOPIA and THE DEVIL'S WHORE, which earned him a Royal Television Society Award for Best Drama Serial and a BAFTA nomination. He has also worked on BBC productions like THE GREEN HOLLOW and TRUE LOVE, and played a key role in launching Sky Arts Playhouse with THE MAN, directed by Ian Softley. His editing credits also include WE’LL TAKE MANHATTAN and POPPY SHAKESPEARE.
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