Portrait of David Mitton

Directing

David Mitton

Career

Active from 1983 to 2015, busiest in 2003 and 2004 with 10 main titles each.

Average score
GoodWatch score76/100
Highest rated
Poster for TUGS
TUGS
GoodWatch score83/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 8 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.6 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.8 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.5 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.2 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 7.0 versus catalog average 5.9Style
David Mitton Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    0.4, average 5.4
  • Psychological
    1.6, average 5.5
  • Social Commentary
    1.4, average 4.9
  • Melancholy
    1.7, average 4.7

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Island of Sodor 10
  • Nostalgic 10
  • Stop-Motion Animation 9
  • Children's Animation 9
  • Family-Friendly 8
  • Children's Entertainment 7
  • Friendship 5
  • Thomas the Tank Engine 5
  • Comforting 5
  • Talking Trains 5
  • Wholesome Entertainment 5
  • Moral Lessons 4

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

181
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

5 titles
Target: Captain Black!
Target: Captain Black! (2026)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds 4K Double Bill - Atlantic Inferno / Attack of the Alligators!
Thunderbirds 4K Double Bill - Atlantic Inferno / Attack of the Alligators! (2026)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City
Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City (2025)

Special Effects

TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective
TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective (2023)

Original Concept

Project Tiger Moth: "The Good Old Days"
Project Tiger Moth: "The Good Old Days" (2022)

Original Series Design

2010s

15 titles
Thomas & Friends: 1st Class Stories
Thomas & Friends: 1st Class Stories (2015)

Writer, Director

This Is Supermarionation
This Is Supermarionation (2014)

Special Effects

Thomas & Friends: Edward and Gordon
Thomas & Friends: Edward and Gordon (2013)

Producer, Director

Thomas & Friends: The Best of Percy
Thomas & Friends: The Best of Percy (2012)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: The Best of James
Thomas & Friends: The Best of James (2012)

Producer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends (2012)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with The Fat Controller
Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with The Fat Controller (2011)

Writer, Director

Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with the Twin Engines
Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with the Twin Engines (2011)

Writer, Director

Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Diesel
Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Diesel (2011)

Story, Director

Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories (2010)

Writer, Director

Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas
Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas (2010)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Toby and Edward
Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Toby and Edward (2010)

Director, Producer

2000s

67 titles · average score 36
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud (2008)

Writer, Producer

Thomas e Seus Amigos: Aprendendo com Thomas
Thomas e Seus Amigos: Aprendendo com Thomas (2008)

Producer, Writer

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures (2006)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures (2004)

Director, Story

Thomas & Friends: New Friends for Thomas and Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: New Friends for Thomas and Other Adventures (2004)

Director

Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon and Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon and Other Thomas Adventures (2003)

Writer, Story

Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon
Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon (2003)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise and Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise and Other Adventures (2003)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Best of James
Thomas & Friends: Best of James (2002)

Producer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas
Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas (2001)

Writer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy
Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy (2001)

Producer, Writer

Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000)
GoodWatch score 36

Creative Consultant

1990s

52 titles
Thomas & Friends: Races, Rescues & Runaways
Thomas & Friends: Races, Rescues & Runaways (1999)

Producer, Director

Thomas & Friends: 10 Years of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Thomas & Friends: 10 Years of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1999)

Writer, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Get Along & Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Get Along & Other Thomas Adventures (1998)

Writer, Director

Thomas & Friends: A Big Day for Thomas
Thomas & Friends: A Big Day for Thomas (1998)

Producer, Director

Lokomotivet Thomas og Vennene Hans: Spøkelsestoget
Lokomotivet Thomas og Vennene Hans: Spøkelsestoget (1996)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and His Friends Help Out
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and His Friends Help Out (1996)

Director, Writer

Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue
Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue (1995)

Producer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick and Other Thomas Stories
Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick and Other Thomas Stories (1994)

Producer, Writer

Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories
Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories (1994)

Writer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Thomas, Percy and the Dragon and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Thomas, Percy and the Dragon and Other Stories (1993)

Writer, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories (1992)

Director, Writer

Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson and Other Stories (1990)

Writer, Producer

1980s

10 titles
Thomas & Friends: Watch and Play
Thomas & Friends: Watch and Play (1988)

Producer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Breakdown Train and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Breakdown Train and Other Stories (1988)

Producer, Writer

Thomas & Friends: The Deputation and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: The Deputation and Other Stories (1987)

Director, Writer

Thomas & Friends: Thomas, Percy and the Coal and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Thomas, Percy and the Coal and Other Stories (1987)

Producer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Percy and Harold and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Percy and Harold and Other Stories (1987)

Director, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Coal and Other Stories (1986)

Writer, Director

Thomas & Friends: Troublesome Trucks and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Troublesome Trucks and Other Stories (1986)

Director, Writer

Thomas & Friends: Adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Thomas & Friends: Adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1985)

Writer, Producer

Thomas & Friends: Further Adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Thomas & Friends: Further Adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1985)

Director, Producer

Down The Mine: The Pilot Episode
Down The Mine: The Pilot Episode (1983)

Producer, Director

1960s

32 titles · average score 77
Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster
Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster (1966)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: Move - And You're Dead
Thunderbirds: Move - And You're Dead (1966)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: Attack of the Alligators!
Thunderbirds: Attack of the Alligators! (1966)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: The Man from MI.5
Thunderbirds: The Man from MI.5 (1966)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: Alias Mr. Hackenbacker
Thunderbirds: Alias Mr. Hackenbacker (1966)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: City of Fire
Thunderbirds: City of Fire (1966)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: Vault of Death
Thunderbirds: Vault of Death (1965)
GoodWatch score 67

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: End of The Road
Thunderbirds: End of The Road (1965)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky
Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky (1965)
GoodWatch score 81

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: Terror In New York City
Thunderbirds: Terror In New York City (1965)
GoodWatch score 84

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: 30 Minutes After Noon
Thunderbirds: 30 Minutes After Noon (1965)

Special Effects

Thunderbirds: Edge of Impact
Thunderbirds: Edge of Impact (1965)

Special Effects