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David Atkinson (born December 16, 1983, in Stockton-on-Tees, England) is a British safety management professional, former firefighter, and author. He has worked extensively in various safety management roles across the media and entertainment industries, including at notable companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment and GoDaddy. Atkinson is also the founder and managing director of Safe Space Media, a company dedicated to providing safety solutions in the media sector. In 2024, he authored the book Rome to Ibiza, published by Pegasus Publishers.

Early Life and Education

David Atkinson was born in Stockton-on-Tees and attended St. Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School followed by Our Lady and St Bedes School in Stockton. He was an athletic standout in his youth, captaining his school's athletics team, also winning his school's Athlete of the Year award in 1999 and playing for the local professional football club at the academy level.

He studied Media, Business, and General Studies A-Levels at Middlesbrough College, where he also attended the Middlesbrough College Football Academy. As club captain, he led his team to win the British Colleges Cup in 2002. Although he started his higher education at Teesside University, he dropped out after one year to pursue a career as a firefighter with the Cleveland Fire Brigade.

Career

Firefighting and Safety Management

Atkinson's professional career began at the Cleveland Fire Brigade, where he served from 2005 to 2011. His role included extensive safety management and emergency response duties. He then moved to a significant safety management role at CERN in Switzerland under a diplomatic contract, where he managed complex safety projects involving cryogenic, electrical, and radiation hazards.

Media Sector

Transitioning to the media sector, Atkinson took on the role of Health and Safety Advisor at Sky News between 2016 and 2018, followed by senior safety positions at Sony Pictures Entertainment and GoDaddy. At Sony, he was involved in the safety management of large-scale film projects such as Spider-Man: No Way Home and *Venom: Let There Be Carnage* across multiple international locations.

In 2021, he founded Safe Space Media, aiming to enhance safety standards within the media and entertainment industries. The company quickly established itself as a leader in the field, counting high-profile clients such as Disney, HBO, and Marvel among its clientele.

Public Life

David has also had some small acting roles during his time working in entertainment, featuring as an 'Embassy Guest' in the show 'Tokyo Vice' and 'Opera Guest' in the movie 'Love Again', Atkinson was featured on the official international trailer at 1 minute 44 seconds. David has appeared on BBC North and also presented at numerous public speaking events since entering into the world of filmmaking. David is represented by Tyne Tees Models and gets regular modelling work throughout the United Kingdom.

Writing

In 2024, Atkinson published Rome to Ibiza, a travel narrative that explores cultural discovery and personal transformation across Europe. The book details the adventures of Atkinson and his friend from the northern landscapes of England to the nightlife of Ibiza.

Personal Life

David Atkinson's personal life includes engagements in small business ventures and media appearances. He owned a food business named Toasties from 2016 to 2017 and appeared on the television show First Dates in 2019 receiving positive headlines in the press. He is married to Maryam Atkinson, a model and content creator known professionally as @curlymya. They have two children, Sadia and Sarina Atkinson.

Projects and Productions

David Atkinson's extensive career is highlighted by his involvement in numerous feature films and television shows including:

Feature Films "Stuntman" (2023, Stunt Safety) "The Cleaner" (2023, Stunt Safety) "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" (2022, Stunt Safety) "Love Again" (2023, Senior Manager: Production Safety & Security) "Morbius" (2022, Production Safety Manager) "Uncharted" (2022, Senior Manager: Production Safety & Security) "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021, Senior Manager: Production Safety & Security) "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" (2021, Senior Production Safety & Security Manager) "Cinderella" (2021, Senior Manager: Production Safety & Security) "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway" (2021, Production Safety Manager) "Charlie's Angels" (2019, Production Safety Manager) "Spider-Man: Far from Home" (2019, Production Safety Manager) "Men in Black: International" (2019, Production Safety Manager) Television Shows "Say Nothing" (2024, Health and Safety Manager) "Tokyo Vice" (2022, Head of Health and Safety) "Outlander" (2018-2022, Senior Health & Safety Manager) "The Wheel of Time" (2022, Senior Manager: Production Safety & Security) "Cobra Kai" (2021, Senior Manager: Production Safety & Security) "The Crown" (2019-2020, Production Safety Manager) "Back of the Net" (2019, Senior Manager: Production Safety & Security) Various Sky News programs (Safety Advisor)