Shane Meadows

Shane Meadows (b. 1972, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire) is one of the most distinctive British directors working today. His films frequently address current issues relevant to his native country. Four of them have been screened at KVIFF, the first being Twentyfourseven (1997) with Bob Hoskins in the main role; the film won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Venice IFF. This Is England (2006) won a Best British Film BAFTA. Also screened at KVIFF, the film gave rise to two follow-up series of the same name on which Meadows collaborated as scriptwriter and director. He has also shot dozens of shorts. He played in the band She Talks to Angels together with his friend, the actor and director Paddy Considine. Meadows describes the musicians featured in his documentary The Stone Roses: Made of Stone as having had a major impact on his life. The scripts for his films often involve the collaboration of Paul Fraser.

48. MFF Karlovy Vary