Jon S. Baird (born 9 November) is a Scottish film director. Born and raised in Aberdeenshire, he began his career at BBC Television.
Jon S. Baird | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 November[1] Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Education
editBaird studied at the University of Aberdeen in the 1990s, where he graduated with an MA in Politics and International Relations.[2]
Career
editBaird wrote, directed, and produced Filth (2013), which was based on Irvine Welsh's 1998 novel and starred James McAvoy. In 2014, Baird directed the television drama Babylon for Channel 4, which was produced by Danny Boyle. Baird was approached by HBO in 2015 to direct an episode of their Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger-produced show Vinyl, created by Terence Winter. In 2016, he directed the second episode of I'm Dying Up Here for Showtime, produced by Jim Carrey. In 2018, Baird directed, for eOne and BBC Films, Stan & Ollie, a feature film about comedians Laurel and Hardy, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.
In 2020, Baird directed Tetris, a feature film produced by Matthew Vaughn and distributed by Apple TV+. The film delves into the legal conflicts surrounding the release of the video game. Filming took place in Glasgow. Scenes were shot at Aberdeenshire, the University of Aberdeen, and in Aberdeen.[3] Baird described the experience as "a dream come true" and hoped that it would kickstart further interest in the region as a filming location.[4] In 2022 Baird directed Stonehouse, a three-part docudrama starring Matthew Macfadyen as the disgraced British MP John Stonehouse, who infamously faked his own death in 1974.[5]
Filmography
editShort film
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | It's a Casual Life | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Feature film
edit| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Cass | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2013 | Filth | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2018 | Stan & Ollie | Yes | No | No |
| 2023 | Tetris | Yes | No | No |
| TBA | Everything's Going to Be Great | Yes | No | No |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Babylon | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Episode "E.A.B" |
| Feed the Beast | Episodes "Secret Sauce" and "Screw you Randy" | |
| 2017 | I'm Dying Up Here | Episode "Midnight Special" |
| 2023 | Stonehouse | 3 episodes |
Associate producer
- Patrick Kielty...Live! (1999)
- The RDA (2001)
- Green Street Hooligans (2005)
Awards and nominations
edit- Winner of Breakthrough British Filmmaker (London Critics Circle)[6]
- Nomination for Best British Film (London Critics Circle)
- Best Screenplay Nomination (Writers' Guild of Great Britain)
- Best Director and Best Film Nominations (BAFTA Scotland)
- Best Director Nomination (British Independent Film Awards)
- Best British Film Nomination (Empire Film Awards)[7]
- Winner of BAFTA Scotland best director for Stan & Ollie[8]
References
edit- ^ https://twitter.com/jonsbaird/status/531491608102187008 [bare URL]
- ^ "Alumni Volunteering – Profile Raiser – Jon S. Baird". YouTube. University of Aberdeen Alumni Relations & Development Trust. 27 June 2019.
- ^ Walker, David (16 November 2016). "Hollywood leaves Aberdeen as Tetris filming in the city wraps". Evening Express. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Film director Jon S Baird brings Tetris movie to Aberdeen". STV News. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Matthew Macfadyen And Keeley Hawes Starring In Stonehouse". Empire. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Gant, Charles (5 October 2018). "How LFF closing night film Stan & Ollie transitioned from TV to the big-screen". Screen Daily. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Jon S. Baird – Independent Talent". Independent Talent. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ^ "2019 Scotland Director - Fiction | BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
External links
edit- Jon S. Baird at IMDb