Konrad Begg

Konrad Begg (born 17 March 1972) is a Scottish film and television director. He has directed numerous TV shows, most notably BBC's Top Gear.

In 2012, he completed his first feature film, Songs For Amy. The Irish-based film had its European premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh and won the Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

Begg also directs commercials through KODE London and Slash Dynamic in Los Angeles.

Career

Film In 2012, Begg completed his debut feature film, Songs for Amy. It was predominantly set in Kinvara, County Galway, though other scenes were shot in Galway City, Ireland and New York City, United States. The film starred Sean Maguire, Patrick Bergin, and James Cosmo. Songs for Amy is a dark comedy and was inspired by the music scene in the West of Ireland. The European premiere of the film was at the Galway Film Fleadh.

Hot Press Magazine praised the film, calling it "The feelgood Irish Hit of the Year." The List magazine said, "This touching romp is so much more than Ireland’s answer to ‘The Hangover’", while the LA Times said that the film was "Taking the cliche out of the love story". The Daily Mirrors film critic David Edwards also praised the film, scoring it four out of five stars and saying "this indie flick was an unexpected treat."

In 2021, Konrad completed the short film Hireth starring Tom Rhys Harries. The film had its premiere at Manns Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles and went on to screen at numerous international festivals garnering several award nominations.

Begg's second feature film, The Detour, is currently in development.

Recognition BAFTA – Television Craft Awards nomination (2012). BAFTA Scotland – nomination (2007). Newport Beach Film Festival – Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking (2012). Royal Television Society Award (2013).

Filmography Title Airing/release date Studio Position Format Terror Alert 2004 BBC Director Television programme Robbie Coltrane's B Road Britain 2007 ITV Director & writer Television programme Serial Killers 2009 BBC Director & writer Television programme Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones 2009 BBC Director & producer Television programme Three Men go to Scotland 2010 BBC Director Television programme Songs for Amy 2012 Sonny and Skye Productions Director & writer Film Racing Legends 2012–13 BBC Director Television programme Top Gear 2010–2014 BBC Director Television programme