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S M Kelly

DIRECTOR

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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.

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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

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OFFICIAL SELECTION

MFF

MILAN

2019

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Midlands

Official Selection

2006

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Nominated

Best Director

2004

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Nominated

Best Stunt

2004

Winner

Best Single Episode of Drama

2004

OFFICIAL SELECTION

BIFF

TORINO

2019

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OFFICIAL SELECTION

SIFF

Sochi

2019

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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

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