David Bates

David Bates has over 10 years of experience in creative production and leadership. From 2012 to 2013, they worked as a Video Producer for Google Maps, producing over 50 creative tutorial, outreach, and marketing content for Google Maps and sub-brands. David also coordinated physical production for marketing videos throughout the United States, and in 7 overseas markets across EMEA and LATAM. Additionally, they developed brand positioning and visual strategy for internal and small-scale video projects. From 2013 to present, they have served as the CEO and Creative Director of Bokeh, a global integrated creative agency.

David Bates obtained a B.A. in Film and Digital Media Production and Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2011. David then went on to pursue a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film and Television Production from the University of Southern California, which they are currently enrolled in. In 2019, David Bates became an Academy Member of the Shorty Awards Real Time Academy and an Academy Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.