Prano Bailey-Bond

Prano Bailey-Bond (born 1982) is a Welsh film director and screenwriter. Her debut feature film, Censor, produced by BFI and Film4, premiered at 2021 Sundance Film Festival and won the Méliès d'Or for Best European Fantastic Film.

Early life and education Bailey-Bond was born and raised in Aberystwyth, Wales and grew up in Wales. Her parents had previously worked in the arts before moving to rural Wales and becoming Hindu sannyasins.

She studied at London College of Printing. After graduating, Bailey-Bond worked in post-production before moving on to direct music videos.

Career Bailey-Bond began directing with music videos and short films.

Filmography Shorts

Feature films Censor (2021) – written and directed by Bailey-Bond

Awards 2011: Best Pop Video – Budget, 2011 UK Music Video Awards for Cool Fun's "House" 2011: Dirty Looks award for Best Music Short, London Short Film Festival for Cool Fun's "House"