David Weir Yáñez

Thanks to his creative profile and his passion for directing, in his 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, David has obtained different recognitions and awards locally and internationally.

His passion not only constantly leads him to train in the latest technologies and software in the industry, but also in the search for new challenges and adventures such as filming only with his camera and drone through the American Continent in the award-winning documentary “Amarukan, El Retorno de la Pachamama. "Released in theaters and with more than a million views on YouTube. Best Nature / Travel Film, in NY-USA and Best Film in Oaxaca-Mexico (2021).

He is currently Director at Townhouse LATAM and GREY Ecuador. His vision, knowledge in marketing, his strong storytelling of written and visual stories, his ability to execute creative decisions under pressure and with tight deadlines, his communication in English and Spanish, have led him to film projects for international brands such as Directv, Continental Tire, Dulcolax, Samsung, Claro, Holcim, etc. Obtaining prizes like the Condor and Effie.
He has also directed important commercials for the region under the creativity of another famous agency like Ogilvy Argentina.

His love for cinema has led him to develop a new fiction project, he is currently working on the post-production of his next film "Macabre Tales".

In Spain, David collaborated in the production of the "Proyecta Awards" 3rd Edition in Barcelona, ​​recognition of the most outstanding Marketing campaigns of the Spanish film industry, and also participated in the UNION DE CINEASTAS, a group dedicated to promoting local film consumption.

Director, producer and scriptwriter of the feature film for one of the most popular soccer teams in Ecuador, Barcelona Sporting Club. Working closely with the soccer superstar Ronaldinho on the documentary "Noche Amarilla La Película." Released in cinemas and obtaining Official Selection at the FICTS Festival in Nice-France (2017).

He worked in the Marketing and Promotions areas of Ecuavisa, one of the most important TV network in Ecuador as a copy-writer. Carrying out successful advertising campaigns for the channel's image and revenue. He also co-wrote the official musical theme for Unicef's Niño Esperanza.

David holds a Master Degree in Film Financing, Exploitation, Distribution and Marketing Strategies. Graduated from ESCAC, a center attached to the Universitat De Barcelona, Spain.
Graduated in the career of Realization and Acting at INCINE, Quito-Ecuador.