Hello!

I’m Jean — an artist-filmmaker working across drama and documentary, as well as multidisciplinary visual art, supported by Arts Council England.

My current focus is Identical—A Twin Story, a documentary feature nine years in the making and now in post-production.

As a director, my films have screened at festivals internationally. My award-winning short Into the Silent Land was acquired by Shorts International.

I’m particularly known for working with children and first-time contributors, creating performances and conversations that feel natural and unforced on camera.

My feature film The Haunted Hotel won multiple awards, including Best Director (Shared) at Crouch End Film Festival, and is now streaming online.

I began my career as an assistant director in television and high-end short films. More recently, I shadowed Claire Oakley on Culprits for Disney+ and Lee Trevor on Coronation Street.

I’m a member of Directors UK, where I took part in both the Inspire Scheme and the year-round mentoring programme, and I’m also a member of FWD-Doc.

Where it all started

After experimenting with film during a BA in Art & Related Arts (Chichester Uni, then Bishop Otter College), I started filmmaking.

I moved to London in the late 90s, and worked long hours as an Assistant Director in TV Drama (Dream Team for Sky) and numerous AD and Production roles. Alongside this, I became part of an experimental film collective (Genetic Moo Films). One of the core group of six filmmakers/musicians, we met weekly to make films and became regular contributors to Exploding Cinema and performed at live events across London.

My fine art training and this DIY approach to filmmaking led me to an MA in TV Drama at Goldsmiths College, London.

Community Building

I started working in community film in London before moving back to Norfolk in the mid-2000s.

I worked extensively on person-centred learning and training programmes throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

I have worked on numerous projects with children and adults, using film as a tool for engagement. I made social issues films which were distributed through schools and the prison service.

I gained valuable experience working with contributors not used to being on camera, creating supportive environments to ensure everyone was comfortable delivering their best, most natural performances.

I am currently taking a break from community projects to focus on my art and film practice.

I live in Great Yarmouth with my husband, Sean and cat, Velvet. My legal name is Wendy Jean Campbell Clack.