Asif Kapadia is a renowned British film director, producer, and writer who has garnered numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Grammy, and four BAFTA wins. His work spans both film and television, with a focus on emotionally engaging, visually striking, and genre-breaking projects that explore the lives of "outsiders" living in extreme circumstances and the price of fame.
Kapadia's feature films and documentaries have received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. His debut feature, "The Warrior," was nominated for three BAFTA awards and won Best British Film and Best Debut Film. His documentary trilogy, consisting of "Senna," "Amy," and "Diego Maradona," has been a groundbreaking and award-winning series, with "Amy" becoming the most successful British documentary of all time.
Born in Hackney, London in 1972, Kapadia studied filmmaking at the Royal College of Art, where he gained recognition for his short film "The Sheep Thief" (1997). His distinct visual style developed with his debut feature "The Warrior" (2001),which was shot in the deserts of Rajasthan and the snow-capped Himalayas.
Kapadia's feature filmography includes "Far North" (2007),"Senna" (2011),"Amy" (2015),and "Diego Maradona" (2019). His documentaries have explored the lives of iconic figures, including Brazilian motor-racing legend Ayrton Senna, singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, and Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona.
In addition to his feature work, Kapadia has directed episodes of the Netflix series "Mindhunter" and executive produced and series directed the Apple TV+ series "1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything." He has also executive produced the BBC ONE series "Stephen: The Murder That Changed a Nation" and directed the Apple TV+ series "The Me You Can't See" with Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, focusing on mental health and well-being.
Kapadia's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including the Academy Award, BAFTA, European Film Award, and Grammy. He has also been nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Producers Guild of America for the Documentary Theatrical Motion Picture Award.
