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testimonials:


“David is one of the most talented producers, writers, creators and show runners I have had the privelage of working with in my career in animation. His ability to manage talent and extract the maximum comedy from any project is inspiring. Dave knows his comedy. As a show runner, he creates an extremely open and ego free environment where good ideas can be born and thrive. It is because of his belief in me, his example and encouragement that I am where I am today. I have recommended him often and have been profusely thanked on many occasion for that recommendation. I would work for and with him whenever and wherever the opportunity arose.”        

  • JEFF ‘SWAMPY’ MARSH, Co-creator/Exec Producer
    Disney’s Phineas & Ferb, Milo Murphy’s Law

“Not only can Dave create superbly original stories, he can also fill them up with equally excellent gags. And as a script editor he will always, without fail, make what you’ve written sharper, tighter. And funnier.”

  • SIMON BLACKWELL, Writer, Producer
    Veep

“As the English-adaptation writer for Studio Ghibli’s “When Marnie Was There” and “Only Yesterday”, I was deeply satisfied and delighted with David’s work.  And it is undeniable – David is the reason that the English-language dub of the animated TV series “Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter” – 26 episodes, over 11 hours of content – is so wonderful.  He is the keystone.  He is not only a delightful business and creative partner, he is an able leader and organizer. 

Serving as producer, director, script editor, music supervisor, and confidant on this complex project, bolstered by his good humour and patience, David led us all to success, with warmth and confidence.  I don’t want to imagine how I would have done this without him.  If you can get David on your project, do it – don’t hesitate.”

  • JEFF WEXLER, Producer
    “When Marnie Was There”, “Only Yesterday”, “Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter”
    Studio Ghibli

    “I needed a dialogue polish and didn’t know Jules and David before hiring them, but was told ‘trust them, they know their craft and are a joy to work with’. Both craft and joy were true, but they also went above and beyond and were always available for a call with any questions. Bottom line, they helped me see through my vision, better. Trust in them.”

  • MARTIN LUND , Writer/Director
    Kaja the Unstoppable, Storm Group

    “Just wanting to express how much we creative producers and everyone at Akkord value Jules and David’s writing work. Their tremendous amounts of creativity, extremely high level of experience, sense of humor (should have mentioned that one first!) topped off with reliability and speed. David and Jules, you have got it all! What is clear is your genuine love for simply entertaining children that really shows in everything you two do. We really feel it. Thanks.”

  • CLAUDIO WINTER, Script Editor
    Rabbit Academy, Akkord Film

“I was very fortunate to work with David on the voice sessions for Mano Animation Studios debut animated feature film ‘The Glassworker’. I am the film’s director. David has incredible talent, experience (both in and out of the recording booth), working with all the actors, finding the right voices and tone for our characters and managing everything efficiently for both myself (I was working remotely with David and his team) as well as our brilliant cast they secured was an experience I learnt a lot from. I am very grateful I got to see David at work - he has worked on so many amazing animated films that have inspired me growing up, I couldn’t believe I now had the chance to work with him as well.
David is a pleasure to work with and I hope to work with him again in the future.”

  • USMAN RIAZ , Founder and Director
    Mano Animation Studios

“In not more than three days David helped me analyze, dissect and reassemble my animation script. No stone were left unturned and no gag was left unexplored during the session, David guiding every step of the way, even drawing every beat, twist and turn. With his help, a complete rewrite has never been easier.”

KARSTEN FULLU, Writer
One of Norway’s top comedy writers (Go on, google him!)

“During his time working at Disney Channels Global Original Programming, David brought an incredible array of skills. His knowledge of animation is encyclopedic, his list of contacts unsurpassed. His strengths are too many to fully enumerate but include: amazing talent relations, a great sense of humor, vast production experience, directing and voice directing chops, production supervision skills, and script supervision abilities. He's also a wonderfully funny writer and a snappy dresser. It was a pleasure working with David Freedman, an experience I look forward to repeating.”

STEVE ARANGUREN, VP Global Original Programming
Disney Channels Worldwide

“I’ve been working with David for a couple of years now. We’ve trusted him with two of our more difficult multi-territory European productions. Both of the shows benefited significantly by his care and handling.”

  • DANIEL WINEMAN, Director of Original Series and Co-productions
    Disney Channels EMEA

“Don’t be impressed. He never did anything other than read comics, draw cartoons and watch cartoons! He is merely a child turned pro.”

  • PHYLLIS FREEDMAN, David’s mother