Destiny Ekaragha is a prominent UK-based filmmaker who has garnered widespread recognition for her exceptional work in the industry. In 2013, she was honored with the prestigious Best British Newcomer award at the BFI London Film Festival, and the following year, she received the BAFTA breakthrough Brit award.
Her critically acclaimed feature comedy, GONE TOO FAR!, made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival and received a cinematic release in the UK, marking a significant milestone as only the third black female director in Britain to make a feature-length film. This achievement showcased her immense talent and paved the way for her future endeavors.
Subsequently, Destiny shifted her focus to directing episodic TV, with notable projects including episodes 5-8 of season 2 of THE END OF THE F**ING WORLD for Channel 4/Netflix. The series won the BAFTA for Best Drama Series in 2020, further solidifying her reputation as a skilled director.
In 2020, Destiny directed a block of Y THE LAST MAN for FX / Disney +, and later went on to direct two episodes of PAPER GIRLS (Plan B/Legendary/Plan B/Amazon) in 2021. This eight-part adaptation of the cult comics by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang showcased her versatility and ability to tackle diverse projects.
Most recently, Destiny has taken on the lead director role for two episodes of Series 3 of TED LASSO on Apple TV + in 2021 and continues to work on international drama projects, cementing her position as a respected and sought-after director in the industry.
