Lynsey, a highly acclaimed and distinguished filmmaker hailing from Scotland, has amassed an impressive portfolio of work within the industry. Her extensive credits include directing episodes three and four, as well as the closing episodes, of the BBC's summer phenomenon, THE TURKISH DETECTIVE, a production collaboration between Miramax and Paramount+. Additionally, she has also taken the helm for two episodes of Apple's forthcoming SURFACE S2, working in tandem with the esteemed production company, Hello Sunshine.
Before embarking on these prestigious projects, Lynsey had the opportunity to showcase her remarkable directorial abilities by helming the 3-part drama "ANNE BOLEYN" in 2021, a production commissioned by Sony, thus further cementing her reputation as a highly accomplished and adaptable filmmaker.
Notably, her impressive body of work comprises a diverse range of productions, including the prestigious 4-part drama "Deadwater Fell" (2020),which garnered a BAFTA nomination, in addition to the single dramas "Doing Money" (2018) and "The Boy with the Topknot" (2017),the latter of which also received a BAFTA nomination.
The film "DOING MONEY" received widespread critical acclaim and accolades, collecting numerous prestigious awards and nominations from various film festivals and organizations around the world.
One of its most notable achievements was winning the Best Narrative Feature award at the esteemed Greenpoint Brooklyn Film Festival, as well as the Construir Cine Buenos Aires, Harlem Film Festival, Bahamas International Film Festival, and Desert Edge Film Festival Rajasthan.
Furthermore, the film took home top honors at the Phoenix Film Festival in Arizona, winning both Best Picture and Best Director awards.
Additionally, "DOING MONEY" received the Golden Sphinx Grand Prix and Best Director award at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).
Moreover, the film was also nominated for the Best Single Drama award at both the Royal Television Society (RTS) and Broadcast Awards.
These impressive accolades and nominations solidified "DOING MONEY" as a standout film in the industry, showcasing its exceptional storytelling, direction, and overall quality.
The Boy with the Topknot, a remarkable production, garnered the prestigious Festival Medal for Drama Special at the esteemed New York Festival of Film & Television.
Additionally, this outstanding achievement was further recognized with the coveted Race & Ethnicity Scripted Award at the MIPCOM TV Excellence Awards, held in the glamorous city of Cannes, France.
Lynsey's initial foray into television, LIZARD GIRL, garnered widespread critical acclaim, ultimately resulting in the prestigious honor of a Children's BAFTA and The Japan Prize, a testament to her remarkable skillset and unwavering commitment to her artistic endeavors.
