WriteR|Director
Jesse Lewis-Reece is a BAFTA-nominated, award-winning writer/director from Brighton. Working across Narrative Film and Television Commercials, his work has been screened worldwide across multiple renowned festivals and award shows.
In 2023, Jesse wrote and directed ‘Mother of Mine’ starring Robert Webb which had its world premiere at the BAFTA qualifying London Film Festival.
For his work in the advertising industry, Jesse was awarded the Gold British Arrows Best New Director Award in 2023.
Jesse is represented by Grace Baxter and Michelle Archer at United Agents for Feature Film and Television Drama.
Representation for Commercials and Music Videos:
ACCOLADES
Mother of Mine: World Premiere, London Film Festival - 2023
RNIB: Aesthetica Film Festival, Best Advertising Film Winner - 2023
RNIB: Young British Arrows, Best New Director Winner - 2023
Frontline: Young British Arrows, Best New Director Nominee - 2022
Eyelash: Kinsale Sharks Awards, Grand Prix Short Film Award - 2022
Eyelash: BAFTA Nomination, British Short Film - 2021
Eyelash: Best British Short UK Film Festival 2021
Eyelash: OnePointFour Awards Best Short Film Gold Award - 2021
Eyelash: BFI Future Film Festival Official Selection - 2021
Eyelash: Vimeo Staff Pick - 2020
Eyelash: Little Wing Film Festival Official Selection - 2020
Eyelash: Aesthetica Short Film Festival Official Selection - 2020
Eyelash: Berlin Commercial Awards, Craft Award: Idea - 2020
Eyelash: Berlin Commercial Awards, Craft Award: Directing - 2020
Eyelash: Berlin Commercial Awards, Craft Award: Casting - 2020
Eyelash: Berlin Commercial Awards, Craft Award: Cultural Impact - 2020
Eyelash: Young Director Award, Gold: Producers Award - 2020
Eyelash: Young Director Award, Gold: Judges Jury Award - 2020
Eyelash: Young Director Award, Gold: Passion Project - 2020
Eyelash: Young Director Award, Gold: Short Film Under 6 Minutes - 2020
Eyelash: Young Director Award, Gold: Director - 2020
Eyelash: BFI Flare Official Selection [BAFTA Qualifying] - 2020
Eyelash: Shiny Awards Shiny List - 2020
Eyelash: Thunderdance 2019 Best Short Film - 2019
Bleach: Iris Prize Best British Film Nomination [BAFTA Qualifying] - 2018
Bleach: Norwich Short Fest Official Selection [BAFTA Qualifying] - 2018
Bleach: The Smalls Short Fest Official Selection [BAFTA Qualifying] - 2018
Bleach: BFI Flare Official Selection [BAFTA Qualifying] - 2018
Bleach: Royal Television Society National Judges Jury Award - 2017
Bleach: Royal Television Society National Best Short Film - 2017
Bleach: Royal Television Society National Best Cinematography - 2017
Bleach: Royal Television Society Regional South Best Short Film - 2017
Bleach: SQIFF Official Selection - 2017
Bleach: TIDE Short Fest Official Selection - 2017
Bleach: Rainbow Film Fest Official Selection - 2017
Bleach: Cinecity Brighton Official Selection - 2017
