GREENROOM FILMS LIMITED - Key Persons
Barry is origionally from Edinburgh, but started out his career in TV and advertising making on air promos at the BBC in London, where he learned to Direct.
Barry has directed commercials for EE, Hertz, Irn Bru, Innocent and Burger King to name a few.
Ben began his professional journey as an animator which sparked his fascination with the post-production process and film. He is renowned for his ability to craft narratives that provide unique perspectives on reality, and enjoys infusing stories with visual flow, a sprinkle of humour and lots of heart. He has earned two D&AD awards as well as multiple British Arrows nominations.
Ben has worked on commercials for some of the world's biggest brands, including British Airways, Cadburys, Emirates, Ikea, Miller, Facebook, Sky, Sony, Virgin and The BBC.
Bethan is hard to describe until you've met her; She wildly funny, wonderfully quirky and always has a twinkle of quiet confidence in her eye. She also references Harry Potter.
Bethan's approach to film making means she's directed crafted and distinctive work for brands like The Royal Bank of Scotland, Betfred, Rustoleum, Lego and The Famous Grouse. She finds herself drawn to characters and stories that are colourful, playful and a little larger than life.
She loves adding a bit of "theatre" to her work through performance and visuals -- thriving on making work that is a feast for the eyes. That could be creating a 1950's inspired cruise ship for Betfred, or a Lady Marmalade themed cafe for The Royal Bank of Scotland.
Born and raised in South Africa, and having spent years based in The Netherlands, Brett now finds himself in beautiful Scotland. Being a true global citizen has given him a unique point of view that is prevalent in all of his work.
He has a particular interest and resonance with the under represented -- those on the edges of the maintsteam. His work therefore celebrates diversity, inclusion and above all our common humanity.
Chris made a film that we saw, and wished we had made. Which meant that we stalked him from afar, and when the time was right, asked if he wanted to join the Greenroom roster. He said yes, thankfully.
Claire started her career in broadcasting at MTV followed by Nickelodeon, where she began directing kids. She won two BAFTA's for her first short film, Nickelodeon's 'Big Green Thing' followed by her TV Series, Nick Jr's Bedtime stories (along with two more BAFTA noms.)
Since then, Claire has directed work for Red Bee and The BBC, directed grown ups, octogenarians, everything else in between and picked up 16 Promax's and a Gold Kinsale Shark. Most recently her short film 'Take Me' was a finalist in Homespun Yarns Short Film competition and has been shortlisted in the London Independent Film Festival.
Her stylistically experimental sense of directing is quirky and engaging, seamlessly blended with beauty, charm and character.
When Emma was four, she got hit by a car. At seven she lived as a witch for a year. By nine, she had her first piece of writing aired on the radio.
Since then, she's told stories. She loves people and brings human connection into all her work. She's brilliant with actors and combines natural performances with a rigorous aesthetic to create "realist yet cinematic texture" on screen. Her short films have been awarded and nominated at Raindance, Underwire, Flickerfest and more.
Emma is passionate about her craft, leaping in the sea and finding the perfect rosé.
Commercially Emma has worked on content and commercials for brands like Dior, The Ritz-Carlton, Boots and Ecover.
Fern is a filmmaker and photographer, and one of the most lovely, positive, creative human beings we've had the pleasure of working with. She's a storyteller with work spanning across film, music videos, TV commercials and photography. Fern's work combines clever concepts with beautifully bold aesthetics.
She has a witty and distinctive visuals style, often creating quirky characters that belong to the weird and wonderful world she constructs. Whatever the medium; Ferns imagery is full of atmosphere and cinematic drama.
Her work has been recognised across the industry picking up two British Arrows for her commercial work, a nomination for the Young Directors Award at the Cannes Lions and her first film 'Man Made' was the winner of Best Film at the Women In Film Festival.&l
Guy is a funny guy. He's a wry smile guy, a belly laugh guy, an all ends of the comedic spectrum kinda guy.
Through his casting, his cinematography and his direction he creates premium comedic commercials for global brands. Guy has directed TV commercials and films for Coca-Cola, Nike, Skoda, Sony, Barclays, Intel, Specsavers, Cadbury's, 20th Century Fox, Gillette, McDonalds, Weetabix and Samsung. He has directed campaigns for the UK, European, North American and worldwide markets.
Imogen is truly passionate about creating films that explore the intricacies of every day life. Her ability to craft stories comes from her observational mind, finding beauty in the nuances of every day life. She creates sensitive, moving and instinctively human experiences through her directing.
Imogen's film for NHS Neo Natal 'Could You?' won a Young Arrow 2022 for Best Editing, and she was also a finalist for Best Director. The same film also won a shiny Award for Best Direction.
Her recent documentary 'IF EVERYONE KNEW' (2021) shares three women's personal experiences of baby loss, and the film is now available to stream on Amazon Prime US.
Before making her transition to directing, Imogen worked as a producer in both commercials and music videos. This is not her first rodeo. As an aside, she loves horses.
Born and raised in London, Indigo has spent the last 10 years living in Paris, Buenos Aires and NYC. As a pianist and linguist, her love of communication and music deeply informs her filmmaking approach. Indigo splits her time between narrative and commercial work.
Most recently Indigo has directed work for brands like Snapchat, Hinge, Moet & Chandon, Adidas, and Fitbit.
Following his short film 'Pieces', The Huffington Post declared that in Jack Weatherley "A clear voice in British cinema has arrived."
As well as Jacks success in the international festival circuit, he has an enviable commercial reel. He has created concepts and directed work for brands like Nike, Rolex, UEFA, LinkedIn and Facebook.
He has also works with some of the world's highest profiles athletes including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, Karim Benzema, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ada Hegerberg, Wladimir Klitschko, Mo Farah and Paula Radcliffe to name a few.
Jackie's ability to consistently deliver beautiful and persuasive films has been recognised at the highest level in the industry. Renowned globally for her flair for comedy/performance and for her talent in getting the very best from her actors, Jackie creates arresting and memorable films for high profile brands including Volkswagen, BBC, Philips, B&Q and Monarch. She always delivers fantastic performances with impeccable attention to detail.
Jackie's work has been celebrated, winning clutches of prestigious, international awards for her commercial work including a Silver Lion at Cannes, a silver D&AD pencil, several BTAA arrows and a gold Promax Europe award.
It's fair to say that Jackie's good humour and exacting professionalism make her the consumate director; she's never off the set.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Director
- Directors
Jacques is an accomplished commercial director with a natural ability to connect with talent and bring out their best performances, whether working with A-list stars, children... even animals. His approachable and supportive demeanour puts everyone at ease, resulting in natural and compelling on-screen performances that captivate audiences.
He's a versatile and passionate director, constantly pushing boundaries to create memorable, fresh, cinematic and impactful content.
He has directed work for an impressive list of brands like Rolex, Paypal, Land Rover, Red Bull, Virgin Media, Adidas, Xbox, Bupa and Pokerstars.
James is a director with an eye for the impossible. Sure, it makes us wince sometimes when we need to figure out how to make a camera go from being upside down on a car's speedometer to then travelling through the sunroof before coming through the windscreen of another car, but hey -- that's James. He likes figuring out inventive ways of doing the impossible as much as he likes KFC (a lot). He is known for his emotive, visceral films and his ability to get strong performances from both actors and non-actors alike. His style mixing the authentic with the sometimes otherwordly.
Through his distinctive mix of in-camera visual effects and highly considered, cinematic style, he brings a touch of the unexpected to the everyday. His skills and body of work have not gone unnoticed, winning him awards at Cannes, EvCom and the New York Film Festival.
James has directed commercials and content for clients like Chevrolet, Age UK, Renault and McDonalds.
Jelani is a filmmaker born and raised in South London. He started his career in photography working closely with multi-talented musician Labrinth, whilst working with brands such as River Island, Mr Porter, Reebok, Hackett, Vevo and many others.
Jelani has a passion for telling stories. He loves the craft of filmmaking and believes that film gives us a unique opportunity to get outside of our own perspective, to enter someone else's story and see that there is more that connects us than divides.
Stories that changes perspectives that resonate long after viewing is what Jelani strives for.
Kell is an award-winning director and photographer whose visual flair has won her an international client list.
Her fresh approach to storytelling celebrates the fleeting, real moments of everyday life -- beautifully crafted into a charming and gorgeous reality.
Kell first started in documentary filmmaking, creating the mini series 'WTF is Cosplay' for Channel 4.
In recent years Kell has created Cannes Lion award-winning digital content, and in 2017 was nominated for a British Arrows award for her Harvey Nichols Film.
Her meticulous professionalism has seen her collaborate with global brands like Google, Emirates, Samsung and Dove.
Lauren has a nose for compelling narrative and a skill for building character. A director who thrives on finding the unusual in the ordinary. Lauren works across commercials, documentary and film.
Whether it's crafting character with actors or helping people tell their own stories in documentaries, Lauren is highly experienced working with talent. This is thanks to her immersive director training at Drama Centre London.
Her work has a detailed, stylistic and visual tone. Lauren has directed work for brands like Swarovski, Samsaung and JustStrong.
Her new short film 'Glimpses' is also making waves, with Lauren has been shortlisted at The British Arrows for Best Director as well as it being niminated for Shots Charity Ad of the year.
Job Titles:
- HEAD of POST & TECH
- Head of Post Production & Technology
Maybe it's the Blackpool thing. Being born in the 'Vegas of the North' teaches you the way of grit and pearls. Teaches you the knack for finding those cracks in reality where the very best stories live. Luke is always searching for magic in the mundane, to create films with real impact. Something human, something enchanting.
Luke is a versatile and experienced commercial director, and has found a real niche in creating epic and stunning films and commercials for high end automotive brands and indeed sports brands.
Luke has directed work for brands like Mclaren, Alpine, Rolls Royce, Mercedes AMG, Bentley, Range Rover, Jaguar, Hyundai, Coca Cola, Liverpool FC and Manchester United.
When Michael rocked up to our shoot at the infamous Shangri-La hotel in Paris wearing red swimming trunks, we instantly knew he was special. Fashion sense aside, he truly is a special talent that we count ourselves very lucky to collaborate with. Don't just take our word for it, BAFTA thought so too. Most recently, his short film 'BETTER' won best film at the Iris Prize.
Michael has been making films since he was twelve, and brings a craft and filmic approach to his work which is often overlooked. His performance work is astounding, but so is his ability to collaborate closely with a cinemtrographer to ensure rich and cinematic visuals on all which he directs.
He has Directed work for brands such as Bet365, Laithwaites, Sanctuary Spa, Aperol, Nespresso, Quorn, WWF, LinkedIn and Trivento.
Mike is a director who creates mouth watering food commercials infused with passion, memorable cast performance and cinematic visuals.
Naturally, Mike is a self confessed feeder, and food is at the epicentre of his world."In my life, and in my work - I try to capture the moments that truly exist. Giggles, yums, realness, ooh's and lots of YESSSSS. Those delicious mistakes that end up becoming fabulous memories. Food should be exciting, spontaneous, surprising. Whether you're cooking it, or devouring it."
Richard will probably tell you that he's a man of simple tastes: someone who dislikes the nerve twisting squeak of polystyrene, loves all-night karaoke bars and maintains a healthy fear of cold rice pudding (or hot for that matter) - You know, the usual stuff.
But his work is far from simple. In his performance-driven comedy, Richard taps into the quirks and subtleties of human behavior, unlocking a weird and wonderful viewpoint on modern Britain and beyond. Richard has over ten years experience working as a director in the commercial world. He's created stellar pieces for brands like EE, Virgin, Toyota, Coke and his childhood favourite - Dunkin Dohnuts. On top of that his narrative films, 'Skeletons' and 'Evil's Evil Cousin' have gained him multiple awards and wide acclaim.
With a background in photography, award winning director Richard cut his teeth directing music docs, promos and music videos before moving into scripted comedy and commercials.
Richards keen eye for performance, natural comedy bones and strong visuals make him a rare breed of director. He combines a beautifully cinematic eye and nuanced performance direction along with a deft comedic touch.
Robin is a director who champions the authentic and cinematic. His work rarely focusing on the heroic, loud, brash or fantanstical. He finds beauty in the unsung heroes and creates patient, observational and visually rich work rooted in fundamental truths.
He works across various mediums including tv commercials, broadcast tv, documentaries, narrative shorts and social content.
Zak started his career as a work experience kid in the production dept at BBH London, where he eventually went on to become a TV Producer. He then moved to Pulse Films to head up the Music Video dept, taking up the role of Executive Producer. After three years, he made the move into directing.
His directorial debut, JORDANNE, was officially selected and awarded at numerous global film festivals, as well as picking up shots New Director of the Year. He went on to win gold for Best new Talent at Creative Circle Awards and shortlisted for Best New Director at the British Arrows.