Claire Oakley

Claire is in post-production on her debut feature 'Make Up’ which has been made with the BFI, BBC Films and Creative England via the iFeatures scheme. 

Claire's four short films have played at more than 50 festivals worldwide and have been awarded multiple prizes. Her previous work also includes a short documentary about soprano Pumeza Matshikiza and an essay film shot entirely underwater, which she produced.

Claire started her career assisting directors including John Crowley and Bernard Rose while working as a script reader. In 2014 she co-founded Cinesisters a peer-to-peer mentoring group for female directors.

Claire is currently writing a feature adaptation of Tessa Hadley’s short story, 'The Swan' which has been developed with Torino Lab, Creative England and the BFI. She is also developing a BFI-backed adaptation of Laura Kaye’s debut novel, 'English Animals', with screenwriter Emily Marcuson. 

Claire is a Screen Star of Tomorrow (2019) an annual talent showcase of the most exciting new actors, writers, directors, producers and heads of department emerging across the UK and Ireland.