David Hutchison was brought up in Assynt in the Scottish Highlands where he worked as a fisherman, crofter, DJ and self-taught artist experimenting with painting, sculpture and animation. Later on he transferred his traditional skills to digital at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art then moved to Edinburgh and did the MA Screenwriting at Screen Academy Scotland. He is currently writing, putting on exhibitions and creating films. The main themes he explores are identity, science, technology, myths and legends.
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Cat Dads In Outer Space
The pilot episode of Cat Dads In Outer Space has just launched (19/10/26) on Scotflix. New episodes on Mondays.
A sci-fi adventure of alternative families, exploration and adapting to whatever life throws at you. Cat Dads in Outer Space is inspired by The Prospectors series of picturebooks.
Charade
Animation for Bill Spice's tune Charade from his debut EP Maiden Voyage. The animation was inspired by acrylic paintings based on my series Cat Dads In Outer Space and my picture book A Tail Tall Tale.
Màiri Mhòr nan Òran
My new series of paintings based on the Gaelic bard Màiri Mhòr nan Òran recently exhibited at Eden Court Theatre in the Buaile exhibition.
In Sept 2024 David was commissioned by the Lochinver Book Shop to create the Assynt Legends mural.
The Complete Coop!
Seordag Stories Omnibus, The Complete Coop! brings all of Seordag’s adventures together.
Metamorphosis
Documentary of the change from a derelict Debenham's store at Ocean Terminal at Leith docks into a heritage and community pop up venue.