Luke Shelley

Born and raised in London, director Luke loves working in the genre space, something he began to explore while studying at Ravensbourne University. His films include the award-winning western "Fear the Unknown Men", micro sci-fi "Postponed" and surrealist drama "What We Wished We Could Be".

Using short-form narrative pieces and music videos to explore storytelling and test subversive methods, Luke has the distinct ability to work within and subvert genre but also tells deep character-driven stories that really get to the heart of what is to be being human, warts and all.

Luke's work has been described as "engrossing... worth your time and attention" - UK Film Review (Dropkick) , "fantastically paced and consistent... tremendous aesthetic and atmosphere throughout" - Battle Royal with Cheese (Dropkick), "brings to mind the golden days of Hollywood film" - One Film Fan (Fear the Unknown Men), "a tense and confronting watch" - Directors Notes (What We Wished We Could Be) and "reminds you why cinema is such a great medium... sticks with you days after you have watched it" - A Daily Crow (What We Wished We Could Be).

He is represented by the Academy Award-winning production company Slick Films as a commercial and music promos director under their Talent roster.

Luke's latest film, "What We Wished We Could Be", is a drama with a surrealist edge that delves into the complications and sacrifices faced by a couple affected by the contaminated blood scandal. The film had its world …