Eran Creevy is a BAFTA nominated British director most famous for his films and TV shows including Shifty (2008), Welcome to the Punch (2013), Collide (2016) and directing two episodes of the Netflix TV show The Gentlemen (2024).
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Career
After assisting Matthew Vaughn and Woody Allen on the films Layer Cake and Scoop respectively, he began directing music videos for artists such as Asher D and Sway. It wasn't long before he directed his first commercial for Coca-Cola's energy drink, Relentless. Since then he has continued to direct music videos including "Destination Calabria" for Alex Gaudino, which went on to be one of the top five music videos in 2007. His Utah Saints promo won best dance promo at the UK Music Awards in 2008. His video for Sonny J, "Hands Free", also picked up several award nominations. His commercial credit list has grown to include further work for Relentless, Carlsberg, the Nike Plus campaign for W&K Amsterdam, the US Coastguard and commercials for the hit US television show The Chase. He wrote and directed his debut feature Shifty, which was released nationwide in cinemas in 2009. Shifty was nominated for a BAFTA, five BIFAs and named as one of Empire magazine's best films of the year. His next feature film, action thriller Welcome to the Punch, went into production in 2011 and was executive produced by Ridley Scott.
Filmography
Films
Feature films
Shifty (2008)
Welcome to the Punch (2013)
Collide (2016)
Other credits
Layer Cake
Scoop
Breaking and Entering
Millions
Life and Lyrics
Breakfast on Pluto
Wimbledon
Awards and nominations
BAFTA Awards
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer - Shifty
British Independent Film Award (2008)
Best Achievement in Production - Shifty
Douglas Hickox Award (Eran Creevy)
Stockholm Film Festival (2009)
Bronze Horse (Eran Creevy)
UK Music Video Awards
"Something Good '08" (Best Dance Video - UK Music Video Awards 2008)
"Handsfree" (Nominated for 3 UK Music Video Awards 2008)
