Paul Unwin
Paul Unwin (* 1957 in England ) is a British screenwriter , director and film producer .
Life
Unwin, who works for both film and television as well as the theater , was among other things artistic director of the Bristol Old, where he directed numerous productions by William Shakespeare , Bertolt Brecht and Henrik Ibsen, among others . He also directed at the National Theater and the Gate Theater . He also wrote three plays himself. For British television he has directed numerous series for the BBC and ITV such as EastEnders , coroner Dr. Leo Dalton and Agatha Christie's Poirot . Together with Jeremy Brock , he had the idea for the hospital series Casualty , which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011, and for which he contributed the script to numerous episodes.
His short film Syrup was nominated for an Oscar in 1995 .
Filmography (selection)
Director
- 1992-1993: East Enders
- 1993-1995: The Bill
- 1994: Syrup
- 1996-1998: Bramwell
- 2001: Forensic specialist Dr. Leo Dalton ( Silent Witness )
- 2003: Agatha Christie's Poirot
- 2004: The Price of Crime ( Trial & Retribution )
- 2011: Combat Hospital
script
- 1986-2010: Casualty
- 1995: Dirty Old Town
- 2005: Holby City
- 2008: Holby Blue
production
- 2004: Casualty
Awards
- 1994: BAFTA Film Award nomination, Best Short Film , for Syrup
- 1994: Jury Prize of the Cannes International Film Festival for Syrup
- 1995: Oscar nomination for Syrup
Web links
- Paul Unwin in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Biography (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Unwin, Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British screenwriter, director and film producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1957 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | England |