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David Chikwe

Represented by: Emilie Loldrup Hansen
emilie@kitsonpress.co.uk

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David Chikwe

Represented by: Emilie Loldrup Hansen
emilie@kitsonpress.co.uk

Email Agent

6+, 10+, Series Developers, Show Runners

Prior to becoming a screenwriter, David was an award-winning TV drama and film producer with over twelve years industry experience. David co-created and produced 36 episodes of the BAFTA nominated and RTS-winning series Eve for CBBC/Leopardrama. David currently has three original TV series in development with UK production companies. David is part of the BAFTA Elevate 2023-2024 cohort as writer/producer, and was Mentor on the 2024 NFTS Diverse Writers Development Programme with Left Bank Pictures.

Current
Production
Company
Notes
Production
Duppy Village
Company
Bright Little Labs
Notes

Commissioned to write 1 x 30′ pilot script for YA series in development.

Production
Alters
Company
Threewise Entertainment
Notes

Original YA drama series about a mixed race 15-year-old boy coming to terms with his identity and mental health issues in a small rural town. Currently under option and in development with Threewise.

Television
Production
Company
Notes
Production
The Dumping Ground S8 (2020-2021)
Company
CBBC
Notes

1 x 30′ episode of Series 8 of this long-running children’s drama.

‘Snakes & Ladders’ aired on 8th January 2021 and is available on BBC iPlayer.

Production
Hunter Street S4 (2020)
Company
Blooming Film & TV / Nickelodeon
Notes

3 x 30′ episodes

Drama series about a group of five foster children who must solve a mystery in order to find their missing foster parents.

Production
The Dumping Ground S7 (2018-2019)
Company
CBBC
Notes

2 x 30′ episodes of Series 7 of this long-running children’s drama.

Production
Eve (2015-2016)
Company
CBBC
Notes

Co-creator / Series Producer (3 x series)

Starring Poppy Lee Friar and co-created with Emma Reeves, EVE ran for three series garnering critical acclaim and multiple industry nominations and awards.

Production
Eve
Company
CBBC Online
Notes

Writer of 2 spin-off graphic novel dramas to accompany this sci-fi children’s drama.

Current
Production Company Notes
Duppy Village Bright Little Labs

Commissioned to write 1 x 30′ pilot script for YA series in development.

Alters Threewise Entertainment

Original YA drama series about a mixed race 15-year-old boy coming to terms with his identity and mental health issues in a small rural town. Currently under option and in development with Threewise.

Television
Production Company Notes
The Dumping Ground S8 CBBC

1 x 30′ episode of Series 8 of this long-running children’s drama.

‘Snakes & Ladders’ aired on 8th January 2021 and is available on BBC iPlayer.

Hunter Street S4 Blooming Film & TV / Nickelodeon

3 x 30′ episodes

Drama series about a group of five foster children who must solve a mystery in order to find their missing foster parents.

The Dumping Ground S7 CBBC

2 x 30′ episodes of Series 7 of this long-running children’s drama.

Eve CBBC

Co-creator / Series Producer (3 x series)

Starring Poppy Lee Friar and co-created with Emma Reeves, EVE ran for three series garnering critical acclaim and multiple industry nominations and awards.

Eve CBBC Online

Writer of 2 spin-off graphic novel dramas to accompany this sci-fi children’s drama.