Josh Appignanesi was born and raised in London, where he later studied anthropology at King's College, Cambridge. He is a multifaceted individual with a strong background in filmmaking, having directed a range of projects, including feature films, documentaries, and short films.
Appignanesi's second feature film, The Infidel, is an independent comedy that tells the story of a Muslim man who discovers he was actually born a Jew. The film features a talented cast, including Omid Djalili, Richard Schiff, and Matt Lucas, and was produced by Slingshot and distributed by Revolver.
The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $1 million on its opening weekend and pre-selling to distributors around the world. It was also selected for the Tribeca Film Festival's new distribution outfit.
Appignanesi's debut feature, Song of Songs, was a psychological drama that explored themes of religious desire. The film starred Natalie Press and was produced by Gayle Griffiths. It received critical acclaim and was selected for several film festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival, Rotterdam's Tiger Awards, and the British Independent Film Awards.
In addition to his work in film, Appignanesi has also worked in television, directing a documentary for Channel 4 and creating several award-winning short films, including Nine 1/2 Minutes, which starred David Tennant, and Ex Memoria, which starred Sara Kestelman.
Appignanesi has also founded a post-production company that has worked on several award-winning documentaries, including Emmy and BAFTA winners.
He is currently developing several feature films, including a psycho-chiller called Within, which is supported by the UK Film Council, and a comedy stage play with Matthew Lloyd.
