Anthony Wonke is a renowned Director and Executive Producer, boasting an impressive array of accolades, including Emmy and Triple BAFTA wins, as well as an Oscar nomination and Emmy win. His expertise lies in crafting cinematic documentaries, feature films, TV series, and high-end commercials.
Throughout his career, Wonke has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Prix Italia, Peabody, Grierson, RTS, One World Media, and Spotlight Awards. His original feature documentaries, such as "Children on the Frontline," "Fire in the Night," "The Battle for Marjah," and "Crack House USA," have garnered widespread recognition.
Wonke's documentary series, "The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities," has also been well-received. His latest theatrical features, including "Dettori" for Sky, "The Director and the Jedi" with Lucasfilm and Disney, "Ronaldo" with Universal Pictures, "Being AP" with BBC Films, and "Unmasking Jihadi John - Anatomy of a Terrorist" with HBO, have been met with critical acclaim.
These projects have earned him nominations for Emmy, BAFTA, and Grierson Awards, further solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller. Wonke is currently working on several feature films, including "In the Shadows" starring Letitia Wright, as well as a US-based drama series co-created with Sleeper Films and Altitude.
In addition, he is attached to and co-creating a drama series with Cambridge Picture Company and developing his extensive slate of unscripted projects with Passion Pictures, On The Corner, and Braven Films. In 2024, Wonke is set to premiere three feature documentaries at film festivals: "An Accidental Spy," "The Decision," and "Medea."
Wonke's commercial work has also been recognized with numerous advertising industry awards and nominations, including Cannes Lions, Clio's, and British Arrows. He has directed campaigns for top global brands, such as Google, Johnnie Walker, Vodafone, Expedia, Uber, Jaguar, and DAZN, and is represented by Partizan.
Throughout his body of work, Wonke's films consistently showcase intelligence, visual flair, and emotional insight, making him a sought-after Director and Executive Producer. His films have been screened at film festivals worldwide, including the US, Canada, the Far East, Europe, and the UK, as well as being broadcast on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Sky, BBC, Channel 4, HBO, PBS, and Arte.
