"One of the best new and upcoming directors"
Steven Spielberg (Director, Jurassic Park)

"A very visual filmmaker..."
D.J. Caruso (Director, Disturbia)

"I'm a big fan of your work..."
Brett Ratner (Director, Rush Hour, X-Men 3)

Phil Hawkins Director Phil Hawkins is one of those weird, driven souls who directed his first short film when he was 13. Since that time, he has continued making shorts and promos regularly. It was through the experience of writing, directing and editing his own films for the past eleven years, that he has honed his skills as a filmmaker. As well as his numerous film projects, his work in many professional theatres as director and writer provided an invaluable insight into working with and directing actors. After writing and directing a short film for BBC Manchester, Phil fell into the commercials industry. He worked his way up the ladder from Runner (he still makes a mean cup of tea) to VT Op, Camera Assistant, 3rd Assistant Director, 1st AD and then Director. His first commercial won a Roses Advertising Award and his work since have won over ten advertising awards. He works for numerous advertising agencies and production companies across the world. His first feature THE WOMEN OF TROY won Best Director at the New York Independent Film Festival and is on sale internationally on DVD. Phil's second feature, Philip Pullman's THE BUTTERFLY TATTOO, won Best Adaptation at the same festival in 2008 and Phil won Best Director for the second time. The film also went onto win three more awards an had a limited theatrical release in the US and UK and is now on sale in many countries around the world on DVD. Phil was also the only filmmaker from the UK to appear on Fox/Dreamworks reality television show "On The Lot" for filmmakers. Phil was personally selected by Steven Spielberg to appear on the show after watching his short film 'Commandeered'. Phil was controversially voted off the show to the surprise of the show's producers, critics and fans. Phil is currently in high demand to direct feature films. Just a few of the projects he's attached to include A COLD STATE (Thriller) and CRASHING WALL STREET (Period Thriller). He's currently in development of a VAN GOGH BIOPIC. Phil is managed by Sammy Montana at Trancas International in the US for features. Phil lives in Manchester, England with a sack of DVDs, a cat and a cardboard cut out of Hitchcock. They're all very happy. Phil regularly writes a blog about what he's up to - have a look here. He's also a new convert to the world of Twitter. You can follow his (almost) every film related thought here.

Awards

Being given an award for your work is always nice and flattering. I've been lucky enough to grab quite a few for my work in commercials, shorts and features. Here's a list of them.

Best Director for an International Feature Film
"The Butterfly Tattoo " - New York Independent Film and Video Festival 2008

Best Director for an International Feature Film
"The Women of Troy" - New York Independent Film and Video Festival 2006

"Swallowing It"
1st Place winner of 2005 48hr Movie Challenge

"The Game"
3rd Place - Northern 48hr Film Challenge

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MUTV Collars - Best TV Commercial
Bronze - Roses Advertising Awards

NSPCC Coin Toss - Best TV Commercial
Silver - Fresh Awards 2005

NSPCC Coin Toss - Best Viral
Bronze - Fresh Awards 2005

NSPCC Coin Toss - NABS Award for Charity Work
Silver - Fresh Awards 2005

NSPCC Coin Toss - Nabs Award for Charity Work
Silver - Fresh Awards Grand Prix 2005

d8m8 'Football' - Best TV Commercial under 20k
Bronze - Roses Advertising Awards

d8m8 'Football' - Best TV Commercial under 20 secs
Silver - Roses Advertising Awards

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Marqus Romelle "Now U Know"
Music Promo - 2nd Place - 20/20/2 Music Video Challenge