Philip Barantini's Professional Journey: A Decade of Transitions and Triumphs
Philip Barantini, a veteran performer, transitioned into directing in the late 2010s, marking a new chapter in his career. With a background in acting, he had appeared in numerous projects, including Band of Brothers, Ned Kelly, Chernobyl, and Humans, to name a few.
Barantini's directorial debut came with the award-winning short film Seconds Out (2019),written by and starring Robbie O'Neill. This was followed by the BIFA-nominated short film Boiling Point (2019),starring Stephen Graham, which was co-written with frequent collaborator James Cummings.
Boiling Point (2021) received widespread acclaim, including nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Vinette Robinson),Best Cinematography, Best Casting, and Best Sound. The film's international debut took place at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and its UK premiere occurred at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2021.
Barantini's work on Boiling Point earned him recognition for his ability to create "piano-wire tension" and performances that left audiences mesmerized. Critics praised the film for its "utterly compelling" storyline and "dizzying" pace.
In addition to his work on Boiling Point, Barantini made his TV directorial debut with the final episode of BBC's The Responder, starring Martin Freeman.
In 2022, Barantini directed his next feature, Accused (2023),which was released on Netflix in 2023. He also directed all five parts of the award-winning ITV thriller Malpractice (2023),starring Niamh Algar.
In October 2022, the BBC announced a series sequel to Boiling Point, which premiered in December 2023 to critical acclaim.
Barantini's recent projects include directing all four episodes of the TV series Adolescence (2025),starring Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, for Netflix.
