An obsession with finding the cinema in every story

I’ve been making films since I was 12. At 16, I won my first Scottish BAFTA for Best Director, beginning a lifelong commitment to the craft of telling stories beautifully.

After studying filmmaking at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, I began my career at the BBC, co-creating and directing the Official Chart Show before moving into narrative drama, earning two Children’s BAFTA nominations along the way.

Today, I direct films around the world, working between Glasgow, London and LA. My work brings together authentic human performance and cinematic craft, driven by a belief that the smallest choices can make the greatest difference.

At the heart of it is taste: an instinct for what belongs, what doesn’t, and how far to push an idea without losing its humanity.

I’ve brought that approach to award-winning work for brands including Aperol, Bet365, Bud Light, Johnnie Walker and Nespresso.

The ambition has always been simple: elevate the story, obsess over the details, and make something beautiful enough to be remembered.

notable collaborators

Justin Bieber, Lewis Hamilton, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Richard Branson, Ellie Goulding, Jason Derulo, Little Mix, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Carly Rae Jepsen, Troye Sivan, Tom Daley, Asa Butterfield, Adam Lambert, Zara Larsson, Craig David, Billy Boyd, Alison Hammond, Jess Glynne, Paloma Faith, The Hairy Bikers, Olly Alexander, Laura Kuenssberg, Busted, Tori Kelly, Imogen Heap, The Vamps, Greg James, Blythe Duff, Tracy Wiles, Jim Chapman, Jeff Leatham, Emma Louise Connolly, Cel Spellman and Annabelle Davis.

AWARDS

BAFTA SCOTLAND

BEST DIRECTOR - WINNER

BAFTA CHILDREN’S

BEST ENTERTAINMENT SERIES - Nomination

BAFTA CHILDREN’S

BEST SHORT FORM SERIES - Nomination

Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival, 2020

Best British Short, sponsored by Film4 - WINNER

Kinsale Shark Awards, 2021

Advertising Film - BRONZE

Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, 2017

Two Gold Dolphins and one Silver Dolphin

EVCOM Screen Awards, 2017

Laurus Award - Gold
Direction - Highly Commended
Rising Star - Silver

The Nods Scottish Advertising Awards, 2020

BEST FILM - WINNER

Prague Music Awards, 2023

Grand Prix, Best Music Video - WINNER

London Art Film Awards, 2023

Grand Prix, Best Music Video - WINNER

Roses Creative Awards, 2023

Online Video / Film / Viral Advert - NOMINATED

SCOTLAND

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S