Jamie Flatters (born 7 July 2000) is an English actor, filmmaker and singer. He began his career as a child actor on stage and in the CBBC sitcom So Awkward (2015–2016). His films include The Forgotten Battle (2020), Avatar: The Way of Water, The School for Good and Evil (both 2022), and Black Dog (2023).
Jamie Flatters | |
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| Born | 7 July 2000 Southwark, London, England |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
editFlatters was born in the London Borough of Lambeth to parents Paul Flatters and Anna Grey and grew up in Clapham.[1] He has two brothers, George and Matthew. He attended Lambeth Academy.[2]
Career
editFlatters was in an alternating role, as Edgar, in the original Tricycle Theatre cast of the 2013 play Bracken Moor. Flatters made his television debut in 2015 as Matt Furnish in the CBBC sitcom So Awkward, a role he played for the first two series. In 2017, Flatters began starring as Luke Earlham, the son of Andrew Earlham in the ITV thriller Liar.[3] Flatters featured in both series of Liar.
Flatters made his feature film debut as English Allied pilot William Sinclair in the multilingual World War II film The Forgotten Battle alongside Gijs Blom and Susan Radder.[4] It is the second most expensive Dutch film production of all time and had an international release on Netflix in 2021. That same year, Flatters appeared in the Channel 4 miniseries Close to Me.[5]
In 2022, Flatters played Tedros in the Netflix film adaptation of The School for Good and Evil[6] and Neteyam, Jake and Neytiri's eldest son, in James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water,[7] the latter of which Flatters auditioned for when he was sixteen.[8] He co-wrote the script for George Jaques' feature film Black Dog, in which Flatters also starred in.[9][10] The premiere of the film took place at the BFI London Film Festival on 14th October 2023, where it was selected for the competition program of First Feature Competition and nominated the Sutherland Award.[11]
In May 2024, Flatters joined the cast of PBS Masterpiece new adaptation of The Forsyte Saga as Philip Bosinney.[12][13]
Flatters’ film Black Dog competed at the 2024 Riviera International Film Festival, where he won the Baia Del Silenzio Award for Best Actor and the film won the Baia del Silenzio Redelfi Award.[14][15]
In October 2024, Flatters joined the cast a new horror movie of Benacus Entertainment, I'm Your Host as James.[16]
On November 27, 2024, Flatters directorial debut feature film 'SHOULDERS' will have its world premiere at the Clapham International Film Festival.[17][18]
Personal life
editFlatters has advocated for lowering the UK voting age to 16, and became a member of the Almeida Theatre's Young Leaders programme.[19] Flatters is an eloquent speaker and previously won Jack Petchey's "Speak Out" challenge Lambeth Regional Final[20] and he came runner-up at the Grand Final in 2015.[21]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Silence | Short film | |
| Soak | |||
| 2020 | The Forgotten Battle | William Sinclair | |
| Kernel[22] | Short film | ||
| Snow Crash | |||
| Tower of Babel[23] | |||
| 2021 | Tuesday | Robbie | |
| Baby | |||
| 2022 | Attrition | ||
| The School for Good and Evil | Tedros | Netflix film | |
| Avatar: The Way of Water | Neteyam | ||
| 2023 | Thunderowl | Short film | |
| Black Dog[24] | Nathan | Also co-writer and producer | |
| 2024 | O (So Say the Circle is Round) | O | Short film |
| That Night | Harry | ||
| TBA | The White Hart | James | |
| TBA | I'm Your Host | James |
As filmmaker
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Men[25] | Yes | No | No | Short film |
| 2018 | Good Trouble: What if the Suit Chokes?[26] | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2019 | Soak | — | Yes | — | |
| 2020 | Kernel | Yes | — | — | |
| 2022 | These Spinning Straight Lines[27] | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | All Things Connected[28] | Yes | No | No | Short documentary |
| What Looking Gave Us[29] | Yes | No | No | ||
| The Luxury Of Sitting[30] | Yes | Yes | No | Short film | |
| I don't believe you're hurting[31] | Yes | Yes | — | ||
| Golden Syrup Cake Brick Work[32] | Yes | Yes | — | ||
| Black Dog | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| When You're Moody[33][34] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2024 | SHOULDERS[35] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Debut feature film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | So Awkward | Matt Furnish | Main role; 26 episodes |
| 2016 | Flat TV | Kieran | Episode: "Nemesis" |
| 2017–2020 | Liar | Luke Earlham | Main role; 10 episodes [3] |
| 2021 | Close to Me | Owen | Miniseries; 4 episodes |
| TBA | The Forsyte Saga[36][37] | Philip Bosinney | — |
Music videos
edit| Year | Track | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Defined[38] | Ronan Parke | Released on January 5, 2014 |
| 2023 | FADE[39] | Callinsick | Released on September 13, 2023 |
| 2024 | LEARNING 037[40] | sandy crow (himself) | Released on March 11, 2024 |
| Ur Best Day[41] | |||
| Regret it[42] | Released on April 24, 2024 | ||
| Waiting for life (acoustic version)[43] | Released on May 9, 2024 | ||
| Handgun Wisdom[44] | Released on May 22, 2024 | ||
| Godard The Director[45] | Released on July 3, 2024 | ||
| Plano[46] | Released on August 22, 2024 |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bracken Moor | Edgar (alternating) | Tricycle Theatre, London | play |
| 2017 | Dilate | Charlie | Testbed1, London[47] | |
| Tarantiseismic | one of the 39 dancers | premiered Sadler's Wells, London and played seven other location on tour[48][49] | dance performance |
Discography
editFlatters’ stage name is Sandy Crow.[a][50][51][52] His debut single, Learning 037 was released[53] on March 6, 2024.[54] Flatters released his second single, Regret it[55] on April 24, 2024.[56] and his third single, Handgun wisdom on May 22, 2024.[57] His fourth single, Godard the Director, was released on July 3, 2024.[58] His fifth single, Plano, was released on August 22, 2024.[59]
Singles
edit| Year | Single title | Track | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LEARNING 037 | Learning 037 | Debut single,
Released on March 6, 2024 |
| Ur Best Day[60] | |||
| Regret it[61] | Regret it | Released on April 24, 2024 | |
| Handgun wisdom | Handgun wisdom | Released on May 22, 2024 | |
| Godard The Director | Godard The Director | Released on July 3, 2024 | |
| Plano[62] | Plano | Released on August 22, 2024 |
Other releases
edit| Year | Track | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | LOST IN ACTION[63] | ft. LEO & sandy crow |
| 2023 | Where this goes[64] | Demo |
| The Deepest End[65] | ||
| I SAW YOU SAY IT[66] | ||
| Sculpting in time[67] | ||
| BONNEVILLE[68] | ||
| WAITING FOR LIFE[69] | ||
| 2024 | Plastic Red Spade[70] | |
| In Between Talking[71] | live acustic version |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Event | Award | Category | Notes | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Riviera International Film Festival | Baia Del Silenzio Award | Best Actor | — | Black Dog | Won | [72] |
| Baia Del Silenzio Redelfi Award | Best Film | shared with: George Jaques, Ken Patrie, Ian Sharpe | Won |
References
edit- ^ de Semlyen, Phil (24 November 2022). "'Avatar 2' star Jamie Flatters on swapping Clapham for Pandora". Time Out London. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Lambeth Academy Students Celebrate A Summer of Exam Success". United Learning. 25 August 2016.
- ^ a b Bley Griffiths, Eleanor (23 March 2020). "Liar series 2 full cast - actors and who they play in ITV's thriller". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Cejer, Autumn (27 October 2021). "The Forgotten Battle Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ Carr, Flora. "Meet the cast of Channel 4 thriller Close to Me". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Wang, Lydia (18 October 2022). "Everything You Need to Know About 'The School for Good and Evil'". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ Hibberd, James (27 September 2017). "Avatar 2: First look at sequel's next generation cast". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ McLean, Craig (15 December 2022). "Avatar's Jamie Flatters: "The loincloth was a bit of safety"". The Face. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ Dams, Tim (30 June 2022). "Stars of Tomorrow pair team with Independent and Trademark for 'Black Dog' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Yossman, KJ (15 February 2023). "'Avatar 2's' Jamie Flatters Sports Bloodstains in First Look From Indie Feature 'Black Dog' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Competition films announced for 67th BFI London Film Festival". BFI. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "A New Forsyte Saga is Coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS". Masterpiece. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Bell, Amanda (30 April 2024). "'The Forsyte Saga': Meet the Cast of PBS Masterpiece's New Adaptation". TV Insider. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Santacatterina, Manuela (12 May 2024). "Riviera International Film Festival 2024:all the winners". The Hollywood Reporter Roma (in Italian). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Riviera International Film Festival: the awards and highlights of a growing event". ComingSoon.it (in Italian). 12 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (16 October 2024). "Ella-Rae Smith Leads Quartet Of Rising UK Talents In Benacus Entertainment's Horror 'I'm Your Host'". Deadline. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Clapham International Film Festival - SHOULDERS". ciff24.eventive.org. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Clapham International Film Festival - Programe". ciff24.eventive.org. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Jamie Flatters, 16, London". Almeida Theatre: Figures of Speech. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Jamie Flatters, Winner, "Speak Out" Challenge! Lambeth Regional Final 2014-15, retrieved 13 August 2023
- ^ Jamie Flatters, Runner-Up, "Speak Out" Challenge! Grand Final 2015, retrieved 13 August 2023
- ^ "KERNEL — THIS IS OUR YOUTH". thisisouryouth.co.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "TOWER OF BABEL — THIS IS OUR YOUTH". thisisouryouth.co.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ 'Black Dog': first trailer for road movie from Screen Star of Tomorrow George Jaques (exclusive), retrieved 29 August 2023
- ^ MEN, retrieved 13 September 2023
- ^ 'GOOD TROUBLE (WHAT IF THE SUIT CHOKES?)', retrieved 13 September 2023
- ^ THESE SPINNING STRAIGHT LINES- short film by Jamie Flatters, retrieved 13 September 2023
- ^ 'ALL THINGS CONNECTED' - Avatar 'The Way Of Water' Documentary, retrieved 1 September 2023
- ^ What Looking Gave Us, retrieved 1 September 2023
- ^ The Luxury Of Sitting, retrieved 1 September 2023
- ^ I don't believe you're hurting, retrieved 1 September 2023
- ^ Golden Syrup Cake Brick Work, retrieved 1 September 2023
- ^ 'WHEN YOU'RE MOODY' short film trailer. directed by Jamie Flatters, retrieved 24 October 2023
- ^ When You're Moody | short film by Jamie Flatters, retrieved 21 January 2024
- ^ Our Second Cousin (1 October 2024). SHOULDERS | first official trailer. Retrieved 3 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Doctor Who's Millie Gibson joins Poldark, Downton Abbey stars in new Forsyte Saga". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (30 April 2024). "PBS Masterpiece Sets Third TV Adaptation Of 'The Forsyte Saga'; Cast Includes BAFTA-Winner Francesca Annis & 'Doctor Who' Star Millie Gibson". Deadline. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Ronan Parke, Defined OFFICIAL Music Video, retrieved 19 March 2024
- ^ Callinsick - Fade (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2023
- ^ sandy crow | LEARNING 037 (Official Video), retrieved 8 March 2024
- ^ sandy crow | Ur best day (Official video), retrieved 8 March 2024
- ^ sandy crow | Regret it (Official Video). Retrieved 25 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ sandy crow | waiting for life (acoustic version). Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ sandy crow (22 May 2024). sandy crow | Handgun Wisdom (Official Video). Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ sandy crow (3 July 2024). sandy crow | Godard The Director (Official Video). Retrieved 4 July 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ SandyCrowVEVO (21 August 2024). sandy crow - Plano. Retrieved 25 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Dilate". Athenaeum Productions. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ "National Youth Dance Company » 2017 Production: Tarantiseismic by Damien Jalet". Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Tarantiseismic". Damien Jalet. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "sandy crow - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "sandy crow". Spotify. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Staff, Wonderland (15 March 2024). "Jamie Flatters Debuts as sandy crow". Wonderland. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ LEARNING 037, retrieved 6 March 2024
- ^ Kapur, Desh (7 March 2024). "INTRODUCING… SANDY CROW THE NEW MUSICAL PROJECT FROM ACCLAIMED ACTOR AND DIRECTOR JAMIE FLATTERS". All Music Magazine. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Regret It. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Forrest, Jo (24 April 2024). "Sandy Crow releases second single 'Regret It'". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ sandy crow - Topic (12 May 2024). Handgun Wisdom. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ sandy crow - Topic (26 June 2024). Godard The Director. Retrieved 27 June 2024 – via YouTube. (short version)
- ^ sandy crow - Topic (21 August 2024). Plano. Retrieved 25 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ur best day, retrieved 12 March 2024
- ^ Regret It. Retrieved 24 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ sandy crow - Topic (1 August 2024). Plano. Retrieved 10 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ 'LOST IN ACTION' (ft. LEO & sandy crow), retrieved 19 November 2023
- ^ 'where this goes' (demo) - sandy crow, retrieved 13 November 2023
- ^ 'The Deepest End' (demo) - sandy crow, retrieved 13 November 2023
- ^ I SAW YOU SAY IT, retrieved 13 November 2023
- ^ sculpting in time, retrieved 13 November 2023
- ^ 'BONNEVILLE' - sandy crow - DEm0 D23, retrieved 13 November 2023
- ^ 'WAITING FOR LIFE' dem0 | by sandy crow, retrieved 19 November 2023
- ^ sandy crow | PLastIc Red SpAdE (demo), retrieved 27 March 2024
- ^ In Between Talking | sandy crow (live acoustic). Retrieved 15 May 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Sanguineti, Claudia (12 May 2024). ""The Quiet Maid" wins the Riviera International Film Festival". Prima il Levante (in Italian). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
Notes
edit- ^ Stylized in all lower case.
External links
edit- Jamie Flatters at IMDb
- Jamie Flatters at Curtis Brown
- Jamie Flatters on Instagram
- Jamie Flatters on YouTube as Our Second Cousin
- Jamie Flatters on TIkTok as sandy crow
- Jamie Flatters on Spotify as sandy crow
- Jamie Flatters on YouTube as sandy crow
- Jamie Flatters on YouTube as SandyCrowVEVO