Luke Bradford
Writer/Director
Biography
Luke is a writer–director with classic high-end TV craft combined with cutting-edge AI video generation skills. His mission: to direct commercially viable, socially conscious stories that challenge perceptions and create real-world impact. His feature writing debut, based on his Oscar-longlisted short WHITE GOLD, was selected for Film London’s Production Finance Market 2025.
With specialisms in addiction, recovery and faith based narratives, Luke has filmed in 30+ countries. Drawing on these experiences, Luke delivers bold and surprising narratives. High-end TV credits include MARCELLA (S3 8×60’) ITV/Netflix and FLIGHT 422 (6×60’) for MBC Studios and October Film Studios, alongside lead director Ashley Pearce. Luke also directed the opening live-action sequence for BEAR GRYLLS YOUNG ADVENTURER (cinemas, 2026).
Luke’s AI-powered moving-image work includes high-profile commercial projects for the LA Olympics 2028. His shorts—written, directed, and edited—have earned 34 awards and 59 nominations from international film festivals, with global distribution on Amazon Prime.
Directing Reel
Credits
Film
| Production | Company | Notes |
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BEAR GRYLLS YOUNG ADVENTURER: ENDANGERED 2021 |
BRON Studios |
Feature – Opening sequence director. |
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
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| GUN 21 |
TV series |
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| ONE HORIZON | Footprint Films |
Feature – Director |
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BEAR GRYLLS YOUNG ADVENTURER: ICEBREAKER 2023 |
BRON Studios |
Feature – Opening sequence director. |
| WHITE GOLD |
Feature based on Luke’s short film – optioned by Footprint Films. |
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| HAULED |
Feature – optioned by producer Barry Navidi. |
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| THE BEAUTIFUL GAME | MBC Studios |
6×60’ MBC. Lead director with Gilles Bannier. |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
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FLIGHT 422 2022 |
MBC Studios/October Film Studios |
6×60′. 2nd Unit Director. |
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MARCELLA S3 2021 |
ITV / Netflix |
Director. 5×60’ |
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CASUALTY 2019 |
BBC |
Shadowed director Eric Styles |
Short Films
| Production | Company | Notes |
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FOREVER ENTIRELY YOURS 2021 |
Director |
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WHITE GOLD 2020 |
Writer & director. Winner of The Pitch Film Fund 2019. Best Narrative Short – Pan African Film Festival, Oscar 2021 qualifying jury prize. BAFTA 2021 consideration qualified. |
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ALONE TOGETHER 2020 |
Writer & director |
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ONE 2019 |
Writer & director. Winner of Directors UK & ARRI Challenge TRINITY script competition. |
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RISK 2018 |
Writer & director |
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THE LIGHT 2017 |
Short / Art Instillation. Voiced by Archbishop Justin Welby and screened at The Royal Albert Hall. Best Film – The Jerusalem Award – hosted by BAFTA. |
