Debbie Howard
Director
About Me
After being a professional actor for twenty years, I set up Big Buddha Films in 2006 and have made numerous short films, including the multi award winning, BFI Network funded short film, Safe which has screened at film festivals all over the world. I made the critically acclaimed, BIFA long listed feature documentary, Still Loved. I directed ove... Read More
Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Filmonomics / Birds Eye View - Mia Bays / 2017 | ||
| Filmonomics | Birds Eye View - Mia Bays | 2017 |
| Multicamera Directing / ITV Studios / 2017 | ||
| Multicamera Directing | ITV Studios | 2017 |
| C300 Self Shooting Course / DV Talent / 2017 | ||
| C300 Self Shooting Course | DV Talent | 2017 |
| Multicamera Directing / Directors UK / 2016 | ||
| Multicamera Directing | Directors UK | 2016 |
| Distribution Rewired / Beatrice Neumann EIFF / 2016 | ||
| Distribution Rewired | Beatrice Neumann EIFF | 2016 |
| Mentoring Scheme / Women in Film and TV / 2014 | ||
| Mentoring Scheme | Women in Film and TV | 2014 |
| Northern Incubator / Showroom/Watershed/Broadway / 2011 | ||
| Northern Incubator | Showroom/Watershed/Broadway | 2011 |
| Caught short / Screen Yorkshire / 2007 | ||
| Caught short | Screen Yorkshire | 2007 |
I worked with Debbie for 12 weeks on a feature documentary called Still Loved about stillbirth. It was a very emotional and difficult subject. At all times Debbie was extremely professional and collaborative. She was always open to ideas but had a clear vision of what she wanted the film to be and who it was for. The material that she had gathered was of the highest quality and I was spoilt for choice. I would happily work with her again. Plus, she loves curry....
Links:
Agent:
Andrew Mills - Revolution Talent
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Feature Film
Short Film
Locations I can work in:
London
Midlands
North West
Sheffield
Manchester
Leeds
Nottingham
Skills/Permits:
Driving Licence
Script Writing
Storytelling
Technical Skills:
Multicamera Directing
Self Shooting
Studio Experience
Final Cut Pro
Awards:
Best Screenplay - Safe - Aesthetica Short Film Festival.
Best Director - Safe - Aesthetica Short Film festival.
Best Director - Safe - Oxford Shorts.
Best Director - Safe - Soho London Independent Film Festival.
Best UK Film - Safe - Wimbledon Shorts.
Best Drama - Safe - Imagine This Women's Film Festival.
Best Picture - Safe - Short Focus Film Festival.
Audience Award - Safe - 16 Days, 16 Films.
Best Producer - Pussy - Underwire Film Festival
Best Comedy - Bring Me Joy - Wood Green Int Film Festival
Best Documentary - Still Loved - High Peak Film Festival.
BIFA long listed for Still Loved