Directing
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7.5
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Louis Paxton grew up making films in Edinburgh, Scotland. After studying at the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow, Louis embarked on an MA in Directing at the National Film and Television School. He’s made dozens of short films, ranging from fun viral Mockumentaries to big budget musical comedies which have picked up festival awards worldwide. His latest short, Satan Has A Bushy Tail was completed as part of Film London’s shorts scheme and has picked up multiple best comedy awards during its festival run. Louis’ debut TV project - Sci-Fi sitcom The Spare Room - was selected for the BAFTA Rocliffe drama forum in 2014 and then picked up by BBC comedy. This led to his developing the projects 21 And Over, Foolproof and The Squat with Sue Vertue and Hartswood Films. Besides TV, Louis is currently developing the feature films Method alongside writer Laurie Nunn and Folked Up alongside Creative England/Film London. In 2016 he was one of ten writers selected for the Betty and Peter List, compiled by the CTBF, Big Talk and LOCO film fest and celebrating exceptional talent in UK feature film comedy. Louis is currently in development with the Scottish Film Talent Network on The Incomer, this will be his first feature film as Writer/Director.
The Incomer
as Director, Writer
2026
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Tippy Toes
as Director, Writer
2024
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Calamity James
as Director, Writer
2023
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Neville is Dead
as Director
2020
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Geoffosaurus
as Director, Writer
2014
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The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins
as Director, Writer, Producer
2013
—Dollface
as Director, Writer
2013
—Musical Star
as Writer, Director, Lyricist
2013
—Pouncer
as Gus, Director, Writer
2012
—Nevada
2012
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Choreomania
as Director, Script
2010
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