About

David Ratner is a Sydney-based creative specialising in design, filmmaking, writing, and production. With a foundation in graphic design, art and production he excels at crafting visual narratives through concept art, storyboards, pitch documents, and layouts. His work helps clients refine and present their ideas with clarity and impact, whether through detailed visual concepts or polished productions.

As a writer, director, and producer, David focuses on short-form content, commercials, and documentaries. Known for his narrative-driven style and use of humor, his work has been recognized at Tropfest, Vimeo Film Festival NYC, and Slamdance. In addition to developing original scripts, David offers script doctoring and creative consultancy services, guiding clients from initial concepts and pitch docs to fully realised productions.

David’s versatility extends to event production, where he has worked with renowned creatives like Tony Assness and Bazmark to deliver high-profile projects.

His personal artistic endeavours include an AI-driven art series, photographic collages, and a graphic novella, showcasing his ability to blend traditional techniques with progressive tools. Designing, directing, or producing, David’s work is defined by creativity, precision, and a commitment to bringing ideas to life.

David rates growing his beard to compensate for his lack of hair amongst his greatest achievements to date.