DIRECTOR BIO
Gary J Hewitt is a highly accomplished Screenwriter and Director. His career took off with the release of his debut feature film Cleek in 2018, captivating audiences throughout its festival run. Garnering significant recognition, Cleek was distributed on Amazon Prime and DVD by Shami Media Group in 2019. Continuing his artistic prowess, Gary went on to direct the award-winning short film Mia, which received critical acclaim and secured distribution through Meridian Releasing. Mia attained over ten distinguished awards, including the prestigious titles of Best British Film, Best Film, and the IAC Diamond Award at the BIAFF. Remarkably, Gary stands as the sole filmmaker to have triumphed in all three categories at the festival, and furthermore, his most recent short film, DIG, has achieved the identical trifecta of accolades this year. Dig also went on to screen at BAFTA & OSCAR recognised festivals SQUIFF, Foyle Film Festival and Carmarthen Bay Film Festival. Gary's second feature 'The Defender' was just released on STV player this month and he has two other features in Pre-Production (Highland of the Dead & The Wicked Within. It is worth noting that Gary’s professional journey encompasses his previous role as a Casting Assistant, where he lent his expertise to commercials and shows aired on the esteemed platforms of BBC and Comedy Central.