Hello!

I'm Jean, and I make art and films.

As an artist-filmmaker, I work across filmmaking, including directing drama and documentaries.

I am also a multidisciplinary artist, funded by Arts Council England.

Identical—A Twin Story is currently taking up most of my time. It's a nine-year-in-the-making documentary feature in post-production.

As a director, my films have been screened at film festivals worldwide. My award-winning short film,

INTO THE SILENT LAND sold to Shorts International.

I am known for my experience working with children and contributors who are not used to being on camera.

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

I learnt my craft as an assistant director for TV and high-end shorts. More recently, I have shadowed Claire Oakley on Culprits for Disney+ and Lee Trevor on

Coronation Street.

I am a member of Directors UK and have taken part in their Inspire Scheme, the year-round mentoring scheme, and I am 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.