Bart Layton

Bart Layton

50 · Born: Jan 1, 1975

2018

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BornJan 1, 1975 Hammersmith, London, UK

Biography

Bart is a multi-award winning writer, director, and executive producer, renowned for crafting innovative and thought-provoking work that consistently pushes the boundaries of conventional storytelling techniques.

As the Creative Director of the esteemed British production company RAW for the past 14 years, Bart has spearheaded the creation and direction of numerous award-winning documentaries and series, solidifying his reputation as a visionary and masterful storyteller.

In 2012, Bart made his directorial debut with the documentary feature film, The Imposter, which garnered widespread critical acclaim for its originality and captivating storytelling following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film went on to win numerous prestigious awards, including two British Independent Film Awards, a BAFTA for Best Debut, and was shortlisted for the Academy Awards.

Bart's foray into narrative filmmaking began with his writing and directing debut, American Animals, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2018 to an equally enthusiastic critical response. He has since received accolades for his screenwriting, including awards at both the British Independent Film Awards and the Writers' Guild Awards.

Career

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2018
American Animals
American Animals as Director, Screenplay
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2012
The Imposter
The Imposter as Director, Writer
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2005
Becoming Alexander
Becoming Alexander as Director, Writer
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2007