WRITER/DIRECTOR

Heidi is a writer and director known for bringing emotional depth and cinematic grandeur to stories across genres.

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Born in the South East of England, she began writing scripts at an early age and left home to study drama. After securing the first ever UK council grant awarded for studies in film, she went on to graduate from The London Film School, where she trained as a Director of Photography. Her strong visual sensibility and love of music soon led to a directing career with London production company Harry Nash, where she created music videos for artists including Bernard Butler, Fatboy Slim and Paul Weller.

Alongside her work in music, Heidi has directed commercials for major brands and broadcasters, including The X-Files, NYPD Blue, Aviva and American Express. Her work is characterised by a cinematic visual style, emotional authenticity and a deep commitment to performance, with actors in her projects receiving numerous award nominations and wins.

Whether working in film, television, commercials or music, Heidi is drawn to stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit.

 

Heidi lives in Southwest England with her husband, composer and musician Dominic Greensmith, and their five children.