Ryan Andrews

Ryan Andrews (born 8 October 1981) is a Welsh film director and writer. He is best known for directing the film Elfie Hopkins, and music videos for Charli XCX, Olivia Holt and numerous other pop artists.

Career

Andrews grew up in New Quay, Ceredigion, Wales.

Andrews directed a short film titled Jerusalem. It is named for the work of the same name by artist William Blake, and is based on an unsuccessful exhibit held by the artist in Soho, London in 1809. The short examines how Blake was largely unrecognized and criticized during his time. Jerusalem stars Ray Winstone as William Blake, and Amanda Drew as his wife Catherine Blake. The screenplay was written by Philippa Goslett. The film was exhibited in the Tate Briton as part of the William Blake retrospective.

Andrews later directed a mini-series titled BeastHunters, which premiered on BBC Comedy upon its online launch. It stars James Corden, Jaime Winstone, and Robert Llewellyn.

Andrews' first feature film, Elfie Hopkins, was theatrically released in 2012 in the UK. It was released in the US in 2013 under the alternative title of Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter. Elfie Hopkins is a horror film surrounding a young aspiring detective who investigates her cannibalistic neighbors. For the film, Andrews chose to expand on the theme of cannibalism from his previous short film Little Munchkin. It was also inspired by Andrews' childhood dream of being a vampire hunter. The film stars Jaime Winstone and her father Ray Winstone. It was filmed in Ceredigion, Wales, where Andrews grew up. His commercial work includes brands such as Urban Outfitters, Red Bull Catwalk, Elliss and collaborations with I-D Magazine, Hunger Magazine and other leading editorials.

In 2022 Andrews directed the science fiction short film titled Hiraeth., The film was written by Stephen Laughton. Starring Olivia Ross and Jonathan Forbes, and tells the fictional story of a crewed mission to Europa.

Short films Director

Year Title Notes 2003 Fangula 2009 Family Picnic Featured in the BBC Two series Made in Wales 2010 Jerusalem Little Munchkin 2011 I'm Your Man Fashion film for i-D Magazine 2012 Black Fashion films for brand Sorapol White 2015 Astrid Andersen x A$AP Ferg – Water Fashion film for brand Astrid Andersen 2016 Love Birds Elliss Fashion film for brand Elliss 2022 Hiraeth Award Winning Short Film

Television Director

Year Title Notes 2010 BeastHunters Two-part miniseries for BBC Comedy 2008 "Scumbongo" Dead Residents 2011 "Nuclear Seasons"Charli XCX 2012 "You're the One (Odd Future's The Internet feat. Mike G Remix)" "So Far Away (Princess Video Remix)" "Cloud Aura" Charli XCX(featuring Brooke Candy) 2013 "Work" Banks(featuring Lil Silva) "You (Ha Ha Ha)" Charli XCX "Waking Up Dead" Eyes on Film "What I Like" Charli XCX "Live in the Speaker" Mercedes "Take My Hand" Charli XCX "The Legendary Children" I Am a Camera "SuperLove" Charli XCX "SuperLove (Yeasayer Remix)" "SuperLove (Canblaster Remix)" 2015 "Angel Eyes" Bo Rocha "Mojito" Kayla 2016 "New Bohemia" Transviolet "I Heard Love" IV Rox "History" Olivia Holt 2017 The Glory Days Tour visuals Little Mix 2018 "Hangin'" Jetta "Losing Control" "Fool" 2019 "A Lot to Give" Iris Gold

Awards

2009 Won, BBC - It's My Shout, Best Director

2022 Won, SSFFF Award BEST DIRECTOR (Short Film) for Hiraeth. The Machine

2022 Berlin Sci-fi Film fest Nominated, Best Short Film. Hiraeth. The Machine

2022 Won, LASCIFI, Leviathan Award - Platinum Leviathan Award for Best Short Film for Hiraeth. The Machine

2022 Won Lonely Wolf International Film Festival, Festival Award Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film of the Year for Hiraeth. The Machine

2022 Nominated, Lonely Wolf International Festival Award Outstanding Achievement in Production Design for Hiraeth. The Machine

2022 Norwich Film Festival, UK Nominated, Best Short Film Best East Anglian Short for Hiraeth. The Machine

2022 Won Roma Short Film Festival, Best Sci Fi Best Sci Fi for Hiraeth (2022)The Machine

2022 Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival Nominated, SSFFF Award Best Short Film for Hiraeth. The Machine

2022 Tokyo International Film Festival Nominated, Short Films Main Competition Best Sci Fi for Hiraeth. The Machine