Clare Sturges, a highly accomplished and versatile director and senior copywriter, has built a distinguished career that traverses a broad spectrum of creative fields, including independent film, factual television, magazine publishing, advertising, and marketing.
Clare's impressive professional profile is marked by her esteemed membership in the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA),a prestigious organization that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative industries.
Clare's remarkable professional journey has been punctuated by a plethora of prestigious accolades and acknowledgments. It was in the year 2015 that she received the esteemed BAFTA Cymru Breakthrough Award for her thought-provoking documentary, Sexwork Love & Mr Right, a film that showcased her exceptional storytelling abilities.
The subsequent year, Clare's remarkable talent was once again recognized with the BAFTA Cymru Short Film Award for her captivating production, My Brief Eternity. This outstanding film also garnered nominations at the renowned London Short Film Festival and the UK Film Festival, further solidifying Clare's reputation as a masterful filmmaker.
The cinematic masterpiece "My Brief Eternity" garnered significant recognition, earning a prestigious longlisting for a British Independent Film Award in the year 2016, a testament to its artistic merit and widespread acclaim. Furthermore, the film received a nomination for the esteemed EE BAFTA Award for British Short Film in 2017, solidifying its status as a standout production in the industry.
Clare has been privileged to collaborate with the renowned director Euros Lyn since 2017, embarking on a plethora of projects that have further solidified her reputation in the industry.
Clare Waight Keller
Born: [insert birthdate]
Occupation: Filmmaker
Education: [insert educational background]
Early Life: Clare grew up in [insert hometown] with a strong passion for the arts. She began her journey in the film industry by working with esteemed director Euros Lyn in 2017, where she had the opportunity to work on various projects.
Career: Clare has been fortunate enough to work on a range of projects, including the Ch4 mini-series Kiri, Jack Thorne's BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials, and Film4 feature Dream Horse.
Notable Works: Kiri, His Dark Materials, Dream Horse
Collaborations: Euros Lyn
Clare, a talented and multifaceted creative force, embarked on a series of ambitious projects during the years 2018 and 2019. One of her most notable endeavors was the writing and direction of a narrative short film, cleverly titled The Arborist, which was made possible through her collaboration with the esteemed BFI.Network. Furthermore, Clare demonstrated her versatility as a filmmaker by completing documentary shorts for two prominent charities, Mencap and Age Cymru, showcasing her dedication to using her craft to make a positive impact on the world.
Clare's professional trajectory has been punctuated by a plethora of grants and bursaries, a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft. Notably, she has received a Diverse Cymru bursary, a collaborative effort between the esteemed organizations Screen Skills and the High-end TV Levy Fund. Additionally, Clare has been the beneficiary of a training grant courtesy of the Welsh Broadcasting Trust, a prestigious institution that has recognized her potential and provided her with the necessary tools to excel in her field.
