Characters are the crux of any story, the relationships and struggles between different people and personalities, and how they come together for better or worse. Whether it’s civilians caught in World War Two, a mother and daughter, workers in a pub, or simply two men on the street, I make films with character.
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Liam Calvert is a director and writer originally from Leeds. He studied Film and Television at Solent University in Southampton, where he initially focused on editing. However, his passion for directing and writing emerged after writing the World War II short film Gisette.
Liam then pursued an MA in Film Production, during which he created 24 Hours at the Giddy Bridge, a workplace documentary that follows the staff of the pub where he worked while studying.
After graduating, he directed another short film, a zombie drama titled 1 in 6, before relocating to London and directing his first feature film, A Night Like This, which will premiere at BFI Flare in March 2025.
Liam is currently developing his second feature and a new short, as well as speaking on courses for young filmmakers and working as a script consultant.