Jon S. Baird, a renowned Scottish director, has had the privilege of collaborating with industry giants such as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Sir Mick Jagger, among numerous Academy Award-winning actors.
Baird's sophomore feature, Filth, a film he wrote, produced, and directed, starred James McAvoy in a performance that would go on to define his career. Filth received nominations for five BIFA awards and three BAFTA Scotland awards.
In 2015, HBO approached Baird to direct their Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger-produced show Vinyl, marking the beginning of a decade-long mentorship under the guidance of Martin Scorsese, with whom Baird has formed a close friendship.
In 2017, Baird directed the multi-nominated film Stan & Ollie, a biographical comedy-drama about Laurel and Hardy, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly. For his work on this film, Baird won the BAFTA Scotland award for best director.
Baird's subsequent projects include the critically acclaimed Apple movie Tetris, starring Taron Egerton, and the three-part ITV and Britbox drama Stonehouse, featuring Matthew Macfadyen.
His most recent film, Everything's Going To Be Great, for Lionsgate, boasts an impressive cast including Bryan Cranston, Allison Janney, and Chris Cooper.
Baird's upcoming project is a TV series remake of Cape Fear for Apple, starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams, and produced by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
