Claire Oakley
Writer / Director
Film, TV & Theatre
Film, TV & Theatre
Claire Oakley is a filmmaker from London. Her debut feature Make Up will be released by Curzon Artificial Eye in the summer and stars Bafta-winner Molly Windsor (BBC's Three Girls). The film was produced by the BFI, BBC Films and Creative England through the iFeatures scheme and is currently playing at festivals including SXSW, Rotterdam International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival.
Claire's four short films have played at more than 50 festivals worldwide and have picked up several prizes internationally. She has been commissioned by the Wellcome Trust, Film London, Rankin and Universal Music and her previous work also includes an essay film shot entirely underwater, which she produced.
Claire was chosen as a Screen Star of Tomorrow, 2019 and is a graduate of Torino Film Lab, BFI Network, EIFF Talent Lab and iFeatures. In 2014 she co-founded Cinesisters a peer-to-peer mentoring group for female directors. She is currently developing several feature films and a TV series. You can see more of her work on her website www.claireoakley.com
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
ENGLISH ANIMALS 2019 | BFI, Redbreast Productions | Feature adaptation of Laura Kaye’s novel being written by Emily Marcuson, in development with the BFI. |
THE SWAN 2019 | BFI, Quiddity Films | Feature in development with the BFI and developed through Torino AdaptLab |
Film
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
MAKE UP 2019 | BBC Films, BFI, Creative England, iFeatures, Quiddity Films | Debut feature in post production |
Short Films
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
2016 | Decca, Universal Music | Documentary about South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza |
TRACKS 2014 | Rankin Film Productions, Quiddity Films | Winner of ‘Best Director’ at Underwire Film Festival (2014), Special Mention at London Short Film Festival (2014), nominated for the Channel 4 Award for Innovative Storytelling (2014). |
JAMES 2014 | Welcome Trust | Commissioned by the Wellcome Trust |
PHYSICS 2012 | Working Title, Quiddity Films | Winner of Film London’s 'Best of Boroughs' Jury Award (2012) |
BEAUTIFUL ENOUGH 2011 | Winner of Best Personal Narrative at Amsterdam Film Festival (2011) |