Stephen Don, a remarkably gifted and accomplished individual, originates from the picturesque County Down, situated in the emerald isle of Northern Ireland. Before embarking on his illustrious career, he spent a significant period of time in the vibrant city of London, where he honed his craft as an actor and had the privilege of appearing in the highly acclaimed West End play, The Weir, a production that showcased his exceptional talent to a wider audience.
It was a stroke of serendipity that brought Stephen back to his native land in the year 2000, marking the beginning of a truly remarkable journey as a talented character actor, effortlessly transitioning between the realms of television and film. His outstanding performances, a testament to his exceptional skill, soon garnered the notice of a respected and acclaimed director, none other than Michael J. Bassett, who subsequently cast him in the pivotal role of a vengeful father in the 2005 cinematic masterpiece, Wilderness.
Stephen's remarkable acting abilities did not go unnoticed, as he went on to share the screen with the highly acclaimed and award-winning actress Julie Walters in a television biopic, which chronicled the extraordinary life of Mo Mowlam.
Stephen's artistic pursuits extended far beyond his acting career, as he embarked on a new venture in 2008 by establishing Silver Sombrero Pictures Ltd., a film production company that has successfully produced a trio of short films, each of which has had the distinction of being showcased at prestigious film festivals in both Europe and the United States.
Stephen's inaugural feature film, a captivating Art House Thriller, is a cinematic masterpiece that defies linguistic barriers, presented in a trio of languages - Chinese, Polish, and English.
Despite being produced on a remarkably modest budget, the film showcases Stephen's exceptional filmmaking skills, skillfully weaving together a complex narrative that is both thought-provoking and visually stunning.
The film's world premiere took place at the prestigious Belfast Film Festival in April 2013, where it received widespread critical acclaim.
Later, in April 2014, the film was showcased at the Polish Cultural Week, further cementing its status as a significant cinematic achievement.
Stephen is on the cusp of a significant career milestone, with not one, not two, but three ambitious projects currently in various stages of production, all of which have the potential to catapult him into the realm of bigger-budget filmmaking, marking a notable shift from his humble micro-budget beginnings and setting the stage for a promising future in the industry.
