Will Wightman

Will Wightman
Ore-Ida
Deliciously Predictable
Will Wightman
Heart Failure
Will Wightman
PETA
Shop To Save Lives

will is disturbingly talented. a mixed media polymath who writes, directs and composes. he sees himself as an “uncompromisingly gen-z filmmaker”, providing an authentic, introspective look at his generation.

Will's critically acclaimed live action short, ‘Heart Failure’ scored a plethora of awards including Best Director at the BFI Future Film Festival 2022 for its "unique narrative, electric expressionism and genius original soundtrack”. He’s steadily expanding his repertoire into comedy mixed media filmmaking and at 24 years old, he’s not one to miss.

Awards & Recognition

PETA 'Shop To Save Lives'
Cannes Lions 2023 - Online Film - Not-for-profit/Charity/Government: Silver
Young Arrows 2023 - Charity Commercial - Original Composition: Shortlisted
Shark Awards 2023 - Music and Sound Craft - Original Music: Gold
Shark Awards 2023 - Advertising Film - Charities & Trusts: Silver
Shark Awards 2023 - Film Craft - Best Artiste Performance: Bronze
Shark Awards 2023 - Film Craft - Best Writing/Idea: Bronze
Shark Awards 2023 - Film Craft - Best Use of Humour: Shortlisted

'Heart Failure'
BFI Future Film Festival - Best Director: Winner
BIFA - Best British Short Film: Longlisted
Cannes Lion 2022 - Saatchi & Saatchi New Creators Showcase
Young Directors Awards 2022 - Best Use of Music: Silver Screen
RTS Student Awards 2022 - Best Comedy/Entertainment: Winner
RTS Student Awards 2022 - Best Editor: Winner
NAHEMI Student Awards 2022 - Best Film: Winner
Exit 6 Film Festival - Best Film: Winner
NYFA - Best Director: Winner
NYFA - Best Original Soundtrack: Winner
North HollyWood Cinefest - Best Student Film: Winner
RTS Devon/Cornwall Student Awards 2022 - Best Comedy/Entertainment: Winner
RTS Devon/Cornwall Student Awards 2022 - Best Editor: Winner
RTS Devon/Cornwall Student Awards 2022 - Best Writer: Winner
RTS Devon/Cornwall Student Awards 2022 - Best Production Design: Winner
Webby Awards 2022 - Best Student Video: Nominee
BFI Future Film Festival 2022 - Best Film: Nominee
BFI Future Film Festival 2022 - Best New Talent: Nominee

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