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5 Acts Films is an ambitious Wales-based independent production company founded by Producer and Executive Producer David P. Davis (Executive Producer, Seasons 1 & 2 of HBO/BBC’s Industry). Originally launched in partnership with ITV Studios, 5 Acts Films now operates as a fully independent scripted label with a funded TV and film development slate backed by major UK terrestrial broadcasters, premier global streamers, US networks, and national film funds.
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David P. Davis
Founder & Creative & Director
David P. Davis is an Executive Producer, Founder of 5 Acts Films, and one of the most dynamic creative forces shaping modern television. Repped internationally by CAA’s Matt Smith and endorsed by Ffilm Cymru’s prestigious ‘Future Producers’ initiative, Davis has built a career defined by bold, unapologetic, and fiercely stylish storytelling.
Through his independent, Cardiff-based production company 5 Acts Films, the powerhouse behind Zooport, Davis champions distinct, visionary voices with broadcast-level ambition. Before going independent, he spearheaded some of the most groundbreaking series of recent memory, serving as Executive Producer on the multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed HBO/BBC hit Industry, capturing the electric, high-stakes pulse of contemporary drama. His impressive track record includes shaping iconic television alongside industry titans, from script editing on Steven Moffat’s Doctor Who to script executive tenure on Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams alongside visionaries Ronald D. Moore, Jack Thorne, Tony Grisoni, and Michael Dinner to name a few.
Operating at the intersection of executive muscle and auteur vision, Davis is dedicated to producing culturally resonant, character-driven storytelling built for a global stage.