Philip Boston, a renowned filmmaker, was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and later raised in a small town three hours south of Perth in Western Australia.
Growing up, Philip was extremely active in the arts, studying at the Mount Lawley Academy of Performing Arts in Western Australia. He also spent several years as a highly praised production designer in commercials and music videos before transitioning into directing.
Philip's interest in direction began when he acted in a commercial featuring Sharon Stone, directed by Tony Scott. This experience made a lasting impression on him, and he eventually left acting to pursue a career in directing film.
Philip's career behind the camera started in the art department, where his keen eye for direction and design helped him quickly rise through the ranks to become a production designer. He designed spots for clients such as Nike and Dunlop, and also art directed music videos for Mandy Moore, DMX, Ice Cube, Genuine, Will Smith, and Britney Spears.
During this time, Philip also art directed two motion pictures and a television series, earning recognition for his work and establishing himself as one of the top art directors in his field.
While art directing, Philip began shooting spec commercials, which caught the attention of Quentin Tarantino and Lawrence Bender's production company. He was soon signed on as a commercial director and went on to direct the feature film documentary, The Billabong Odyssey, which received worldwide acclaim.
After directing his first feature film, Philip returned to directing commercials, working with clients such as Samsung, Hornitos, Do It Yourself Network, ABC, Atari, Nike, Energizer, Red Bull, and Garmin.
In addition to directing commercials, Philip has also helped clients develop and produce their campaigns. He has lent his multifaceted talent to clients such as DIY Network, ABC, Hornitos, Red Bull, and Denso.
Throughout his career, Philip's work as a director on commercials and feature films has received numerous awards and accolades worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a 'Filmmaker to Watch.'
