David Bates, Jr.
- Jan 9, 2015
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 5
David Bates, Jr. is a New York–based director, producer, videographer, and editor who has been creating videos since the mid-1990s. His work spans experimental shorts, music videos, portraits and interviews, documentary pieces, and corporate productions.
His lens moves with a natural flow, observing the arts, music, pop culture, and everyday moments through on-the-scene visual storytelling in real-world environments. His composed video works for Streaming Museum include three Times Square Midnight Moment presentations. His work has been exhibited internationally in public spaces and cultural centers on seven continents. Two of his music video artworks were selected for exhibition at ISEA Dubai 2026 (International Symposium on Electronic Art).
His work has been recognized by Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine Web Superstar "Award for Making People Talk" and Billboard's "Music on the Move" recognition for live music video work.