Dave McLeavy


Doing things in the creative sector ︎


Dear Dad
Director
Produced in November 2024


Dear Dad is my debut short film - a heartfelt letter to my Dad.

Through this deeply personal journey, I revisit my Dad, Mike’s, cherished memories of cycling as a young man and the joy of rediscovering it later in life. At its core, the film is a tribute to love, family bonds and the inevitable experience of loss.

You can watch the full film here.

Dear Dad was screened as part of ShAFF 2025 

Pure Peak Grit 24
Race Director
Peak District National Park, 2024


Image by James Clarkson.

Pure Peak Grit (PPG) is the UK’s hilliest long distance road cycling event. 

The event was founded in 2019 by Alaina Beacall, and takes in over 600km of roads in and around the Peak District National Park. The route includes over 40 fearsome climbs, resulting in over 13,500m of ascent. 

Myself, along with Laura Massey-Pugh, Alice Howlett and Aiden Smith were the Race Directors for the 2024 edition of the event. 

More information can be found here. 


Soft Water
Curator
Sofía Clausse
Slugtown, Newcastle, UK, 2022

Image by Slugtown.
Soft Water is a solo exhibition by Sofía Clausse.

Soft Water draws parallels with interconnected systems that surround us and flow through us.  

The exhibition is curated by David McLeavy and Kristian Day as part of Playing Fields a new platform producing exhibitions, projects and events in partnership with artists, galleries and institutions across the UK. 

More info can be found here.

Sustainability Weekender
Executive Producer
Various Artists
Cultural Industries Quarter (CIQ), Sheffield, UK, 2022


Image by Joe Horner.
This exciting programme of free, family friendly activity explores ideas of environmental, social and personal sustainability, featuring creative contributions from local community groups, environmentally conscious artists and creatives.

This event formed part of the Out & About programme.

Co produced with Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.

More info can be found here.

Paint Jam Weekender
Executive Producer
Various Artists
Cultural Industries Quarter (CIQ), Sheffield, UK, 2022


Image by Joe Horner.
The Paint Jam Weekender is a celebration of live art and creativity in the public realm. Expect to see exciting new work by nationally and internationally recognised artists in a celebration of the city’s unique character, heritage and communities.

This event formed part of the Out & About programme.

Co produced with Jo Peel, Mark McClure, Kerry Campbell & Felicity Hoy.


More info can be found here.

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