David Hayes

David Hayes is a director from South London working on documentary and commercial content for a variety of broadcasters and brands including BBC, National Geographic and VICE. His work tends to focus on extraordinary people showing dedication to a particular cause, interest or belief. His programme 'Exorcism: Battle for Young Minds' (2018) for BBC3 explores responsibility and accountability in positions of religious power - featured as critics choice as it launched on BBC iplayer and described by The Sunday Times as "An extraordinary and impeccably balanced investigation." In 2017, David directed 'Blood Bikers' (2017), which follows motorbike riders volunteering on a daily basis for the NHS. The short film has been widely celebrated by audiences at film festivals around the UK. 'Please Take Off Your Hoodies' (2020) tells a story that is a little closer to home, looking at the drill music scene in South London; an intimate portrait of an extraordinary individual.