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 installation, photography, and digital media artist.

As a director, my films have been screened at film festivals worldwide. My award-winning short film, INTO THE SILENT LAND, was 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, is streaming on Amazon Prime.

I learnt my craft as an assistant director for TV and high-end shorts. I recently returned to the world of TV shadow directing on Coronation Street.

Identical—A Twin Story is a nine-year-in-the-making documentary feature currently in post-production.

I am a member of Directors UK and 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 moved into community-based film practice, where I worked on person-centred learning and training with Community Music & Media East, Norwich.

I often worked with at-risk children and adults, making social issues films distributed through schools and the prison service. I gained experience with children and contributors not used to being on camera, creating supportive environments where everyone felt comfortable delivering their best and most natural performance.

Currently, I work on community film projects, mainly within the Norfolk area.

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