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Ryan Andrews (born 8 October 1981) is a Welsh film director and writer. He is best known for directing the film ''
Elfie Hopkins ''Elfie Hopkins'' is a 2012 British horror film directed by Ryan Andrews and co-written by Riyad Barmania and Ryan Andrews. It stars Jaime Winstone, Ray Winstone, Steven Mackintosh, Rupert Evans, Aneurin Barnard and Kimberley Nixon. The film te ...
'', and music videos for "
Charli XCX Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is a British singer and songwriter. She began posting songs on Myspace in 2008 before entering the London rave scene. Signing a recording contract with Asylum Re ...
", "
Olivia Holt Olivia Hastings Holt (born August 5, 1997) is an American actress and singer. She starred in the Disney XD series ''Kickin' It'', List of Disney Channel original films, Disney Channel Original Movie ''Girl vs. Monster'', and the List of program ...
" and numerous other pop artists.


Career

Andrews grew up in
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,
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,
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. Andrews directed a short film titled ''Jerusalem''. It is named for the work of the same name by artist
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, and is based on an unsuccessful exhibit held by the artist in
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in 1809. The short examines how Blake was largely unrecognized and criticized during his time. ''Jerusalem'' stars
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as William Blake, and
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as his wife
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. The screenplay was written by
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. The film was exhibited in the Tate Briton as part of the William Blake retrospective. Andrews later directed a mini-series titled ''BeastHunters'', which premiered on BBC Comedy upon its online launch. It stars
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,
Jaime Winstone Jaime Margaret Winstone (born 6 May 1985) is an English actress, best known for her roles in ''Kidulthood'' (2006), ''Goldplated'' (2006), ''Dead Set (TV series), Dead Set'' (2008), ''Donkey Punch (2008 film), Donkey Punch'' (2008), ''Boogie ...
, and
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. Andrews' first feature film, ''
Elfie Hopkins ''Elfie Hopkins'' is a 2012 British horror film directed by Ryan Andrews and co-written by Riyad Barmania and Ryan Andrews. It stars Jaime Winstone, Ray Winstone, Steven Mackintosh, Rupert Evans, Aneurin Barnard and Kimberley Nixon. The film te ...
'', was theatrically released in 2012 in the UK. It was released in the US in 2013 under the alternative title of ''Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter''. ''Elfie Hopkins'' is a horror film surrounding a young aspiring detective who investigates her cannibalistic neighbors. For the film, Andrews chose to expand on the theme of cannibalism from his previous short film ''Little Munchkin''. It was also inspired by Andrews' childhood dream of being a
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. The film stars Jaime Winstone and her father Ray Winstone. It was filmed in Ceredigion, Wales, where Andrews grew up. Between 2012 and 2019 Andrews directed various music videos for different musicians. His most frequent collaborator has been
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, for whom he has directed ten music videos in total. After being approached by
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and
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, Andrews worked as Charli's visual director for several years — directing the music videos associated with her album
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. He has described his work with Charli as "taking
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to the mainstream". Andrews has also directed music videos for
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,
Olivia Holt Olivia Hastings Holt (born August 5, 1997) is an American actress and singer. She starred in the Disney XD series ''Kickin' It'', List of Disney Channel original films, Disney Channel Original Movie ''Girl vs. Monster'', and the List of program ...
,
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, and Jetta, among others. He directed the visuals for
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's 2017 ''Glory Days'' tour. His commercial work includes brands such as Urban Outfitters, Red Ball Catwalk, Elliss and collaborations with I-D Magazine, Hunger Magazine and other leading editorials. In 2022 Andrews directed the science fiction short film titled ''Hiraeth''., The film was written by
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.Starring Olivia Ross and
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, and tells the fictional story of a crewed mission to
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. The film won multiple awards, including best director at SSFFF and best screenplay at Rhode Island International Film Festival Vortex Sci-Fi and Fantasy Award. Andrews most recent writing and directing work, the 2023 cosmic horror film titled "Water" is co-written by Stephen Laughton and stars Gethin Anthony, Olivia Ross and Tom Canton.


Filmography


Feature films

Director * ''
Elfie Hopkins ''Elfie Hopkins'' is a 2012 British horror film directed by Ryan Andrews and co-written by Riyad Barmania and Ryan Andrews. It stars Jaime Winstone, Ray Winstone, Steven Mackintosh, Rupert Evans, Aneurin Barnard and Kimberley Nixon. The film te ...
'' (2012) Production designer


Short films

Director


Television

Director


Music videos

Director


Awards

2009 Won, BBC - It's My Shout, Best Director 2022 Won, SSFFF Award BEST DIRECTOR (Short Film) for Hiraeth. The Machine 2022 Berlin Sci-fi Film fest Nominated, Best Short Film. Hiraeth. The Machine 2022 Won, LASCIFI, Leviathan Award - Platinum Leviathan Award for Best Short Film for Hiraeth. The Machine 2022 Won Lonely Wolf International Film Festival, Festival Award Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film of the Year for Hiraeth. The Machine 2022 Nominated, Lonely Wolf International Festival Award Outstanding Achievement in Production Design for Hiraeth. The Machine 2022 Norwich Film Festival, UK Nominated, Best Short Film Best East Anglian Short for Hiraeth. The Machine 2022 Won Roma Short Film Festival, Best Sci Fi Best Sci Fi for Hiraeth (2022)The Machine 2022 Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival Nominated, SSFFF Award Best Short Film for Hiraeth. The Machine 2022 Tokyo International Film Festival Nominated, Short Films Main Competition Best Sci Fi for Hiraeth. The Machine ,


References

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