S M Kelly
DIRECTOR
i m a g i n a t i o n h a s n o e n d
ABOUT ME
I'm an award winning creative director, who loves to deliver visually stunning and compelling human stories. My Films and Prime Time TV series are Broadcast and streamed around the world on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple, SKY, BBC, ITV, C4, Ch5, Discovery and many more. My Commercials feature global brands shot around the world. I direct Feature Films, TV Films, Drama Series, Serial Dramas, Documentaries, Commercials, Factual, Entertainment, Factual drama & Comedy.
Whatever the opportunity, I always seek to create a safe, inclusive and fun atmosphere where the team and talent can enjoy working to their fullest potential.
FILMS
City Rats The Shouting Men Bromley Boys Final Breath (announced 2024) Protector (announced 2025)
DRAMA
Casualty Holby Father Brown Doctors The Bill Night & Day
Singing Cactus Is Harry on the Boat Pieces of Silver Lining Dream Team Judge John Deed
COMMERCIALS & AD BUMBERS
Post Office Brains First Choice Huggies United Airlines Pukka Pies
WVC Radio Times jam jar.com Sheridan’s Motorshow
COMEDY SHORTS
A Right Mug Make-up Sex Call Girl Son of Serpico 110% Close Equivalents
MUSIC
moby travis lamb st ettienne emiliana torrini mandalay sonhos
CORPORATES
Pirelli Caterpillar BBC world Camber Int ITV Wimpey Homes Lazer Sales Montaigne Int The London Studios Nelson & Co.
REFERENCES
'I have worked with Steve on two feature films now including our hit film CITY RATS and working with him is a real pleasure. He’s a director who knows how to get the best out of a script and budget. On our film the HoD’s and crew really had the chance to shine and that is the sign of a great director. His meticulous attention to detail means that you know he is going to push for the best and your project is in great hands. I can strongly recommend Steve and look forward to working with him again'
Dean Fisher, Producer Scanner-Rhodes Productions - City Rats
'Many thanks Steve for a great job. Our Execs were full of praise for your work, can-do spirit, delivering under terrible conditions and adding style and verve to the project. We’d love to do more with you!'
Jim Allen - Managing Director RDF
'Steve has an enviable ability to bring stories to life and is a joy to work with. Story is at the heart of all of Steve’s decisions, yet he is able to work to time and budget. He inspires the team whilst being a team player; working with him is a truly collaborative experience.'
Dawn Coulson-Beckett, Producer - BBC
'Steve is an exceptional director both creatively and technically. The way he handled himself, his crew and actors on set was impeccable. He also showed great empathy with us as producers – which is a rarity! Steve has delivered a truly remarkable film and I’m very much looking forward to working with him again.'
TJ Herbert Producer & CEO Itchy Fish Films, The Bromley Boys
‘Steve is a fantastic story teller the actors love him. But for me, as a Producer, he creates an ‘energy' on set, that's invaluable in bringing the best out of everyone within a tight schedule.'
Iain Russell, Producer & CEO - Fire Mountain Productions Ltd.
'Steve is a pleasure to work with - creative, calm, hard-working and fun. The piece he directed was both visually striking and full of heart.'
Toby Smith, Executive Development - FizzTv.
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
2004 - best director - british soap awards - BBC doctors
2004 - WINNER - best single episode - BBC british soap awards - doctors
2004 - best stunt - british soap awards - BBC doctors
2005 - best drama film - rte regional - singing cactus
2005 - WINNER - marketing society awards - brains bitter
2007 - best feature film - east end film festival - city rats
2008 - best feature film - slamdance film festival - city rats
2018 - official selection- dinard film festival - the bromley boys
2018 - official selection - fort lauderdale film festival - the bromley boys
2018 - shortlisted - screen awards - the bromley boys
2019 - official selection - kamloops International film festival - the bromley boys
2019 - official selection - CPIFF - the bromley boys
2019 - best feature film - CPIFF - the bromley boys
2019 - best comedy - CPIFF - the bromley boys
2019 - WINNER - best feature film - CPIFF - the bromley boys
2019 - official selection - best feature film - BIFF Turin - the bromley boys
2019 - official selection - best feature film - Milan Film Festival - the bromley boys
2019 - official selection - best feature film - Sochi Film Festival - the bromley boys
2020 - official selection - best feature film - Berlin Int Football Film Festival - the bromley boys
2020 - official selection - best feature film - FICT Festival - the bromley boys
2020 - official selection - best feature film - BEIJING Festival - the bromley boys
2021 - official selection - best feature film - YOKOHAMA FFF Festival - the bromley boys
OFFICIAL SELECTION
MFF
MILAN
2019
Midlands
Official Selection
2006
Nominated
Best Director
2004
Nominated
Best Stunt
2004
Winner
Best Single Episode of Drama
2004
OFFICIAL SELECTION
BIFF
TORINO
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
SIFF
Sochi
2019
Over 150 IMDB credits.
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TRAINING
2019 BBC Safe Management of TV Productions (PSP Approved) 2019 ScreenSkills - Mentoring for mentors 2019 BBC - Safe Set Design
2019 -2025 BBC - Working with children 2020 ScreenSkills - COVID Basic Awareness on Production