Dan Zeff is a renowned and accomplished British director and screenwriter, boasting a distinguished career in both drama and comedy. His impressive body of work has garnered significant recognition, including three BAFTA awards and a total of seven BAFTA and EMMY nominations.
In recent years, Zeff has made a notable impact in the television landscape. He has completed a 2-hour installment of the ITV thriller series "Grace" (2021),starring John Simm. Additionally, he has directed several festive family comedies, including "Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!" (2022) for BBC and "Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After" (2021) for Sky. Furthermore, Zeff was instrumental in setting up and opening the acclaimed sci-fi thriller "Silverpoint" (2022) for Zodiak Kids/ZDF/CBBC.
Zeff's previous drama credits are equally impressive, featuring a range of notable productions. These include his BAFTA-winning "Case Histories: When Will There Be Good News? Part 1" (2011),"The Queen and I" (2018),Amazon Prime's "The Collection" (2016),"Doctor Who" (2005),and the critically acclaimed BBC dramas "Consuming Passion" (2008),starring Olivia Colman, Jodie Whitaker, and Daniel Mays, and "Hattie" (2011),starring Ruth Jones - still BBC4's highest-rated drama.
In the realm of comedy, Zeff has also made a lasting impact, with credits including "Inside No. 9" (2014),"Siblings" (2014),"Pramface" (2012),"The Other One" (2017),and "Ideal" (2005).
