David Eady (April 22, 1924 - April 5, 2009) was a British film director and producer. Born in London, he was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady (of the Eady Levy). His films include documentaries, dramas (often second features) and children's films. He received a BAFTA nomination for his short film Play Safe (1978), and an Oscar nomination was given to the short he co-directed with Geoffrey Boothby, Bridge of Time (1950).