Davide was born in Italy in 1983. He graduated from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design (SIAD) with a BA degree in "Film and Video" (now the University for the Creative Arts). He earned an MA degree in "Cinematography" from the National Film and Television School (NFTS). His work has been nominated for a Bafta, an Emmy International, an Oscar, and a Golden Bear. Davide has returned to filmmaking after a ten-year hiatus due to his loss of faith in the industry.