Jamie Thraves

Jamie Thraves

Writer and director Jamie Thraves’ debut feature, The Low
Down (2000), was named by the Observer as among the “neglected
masterpieces” of film history in its 50 Lost Movie Classics. In 2009, he
finished production on BBC Films’ adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s thriller,
The Cry of the Owl, which starred Paddy Considine and Julia Stiles. In 2010, he
won the Hitchcock D’Or Award at the Dinard British Film Festival for Treacle
Jr. Jamie is also known for his award-winning video for the Radiohead single,
Just, and has also worked with Travis, Coldplay, Razorlight, Blur and The
Verve. In 2011, Jamie directed the brilliantly funny and touching Eggbox for
Hat Trick.

BIFA Roles

2012 Jury Member