Paul McGuigan (director)

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Paul McGuigan (born 19 September 1963) is a Scottish film and television director, best known for directing films such as Lucky Number Slevin, Gangster No. 1 and Push. He has also directed episodes of Sherlock, Scandal, Monroe and Smash. He was born in Bellshill Maternity Hospital, Scotland.[1]

Paul McGuigan
McGuigan in 2015
Born (1963-09-19) 19 September 1963 (age 60)
Bellshill, Scotland
Occupation(s)Film and television director
Years active1998–present

Filmography edit

Film edit

Television edit

YearTitleNotes
2010Sherlock2 episodes: "A Study in Pink" and "The Great Game"
2011Monroe3 episodes
2012Scandal"Sweet Baby"
Sherlock2 episodes: "A Scandal in Belgravia" and "The Hounds of Baskerville"[2]
Smash"Hell on Earth"[3]
2013Devious Maids"Pilot"
Lucky 7"Pilot"
2016The Family3 episodes: "Pilot", "All the Live Long Day" and "What Took So Long"
Luke Cage2 episodes: "Moment of Truth" and "Code of the Streets"
Designated Survivor"Pilot"
2017Kevin (Probably) Saves the World"Pilot"
2019Carnival Row"Some Dark God Wakes"
2019–20Emergence3 episodes: "Pilot", "Where You Belong" and "Killshot Prt. 2"
2020Dracula"The Dark Compass"
Big Sky2 episodes: "Pilot" & "Nowhere to Run"
2022Inside ManMiniseries, 4 episodes[4]
2023Will Trent"Pilot" [5]

Awards edit

YearAwarded byAward
1998Royal Television Society
  • Won, Best Newcomer Award, The Granton Star Cause
Stockholm Film Festival
  • Won, FIPRESCI Prize, The Acid House (For its originality in presenting a crass Scottish everyday world in a surreal, almost hallucinogenic light, very true to its author and its adventurous visual style.)
  • Nominated, Bronze Horse, The Acid House
1999Fantasporto
  • Won, AMC Audience Award and Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Silver, The Acid House
  • Nominated, International Fantasy Film Award, The Acid House
Catalan International Film Festival
  • Nominated, Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Gold, The Acid House
New York Underground Film Festival
2000AFI Fest
Dinard Festival of British Cinema
European Film Awards
2004Montréal World Film Festival
2012Primetime Emmy Award

References edit

  1. ^ "Maternity staff reunion just the start". Motherwell Times. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  2. ^ "BBC One's BAFTA-nominated Sherlock begins filming second series" (Press release). BBC Press Office. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  3. ^ FULLY BOOKED: Mastering Your Craft: Directing with Paul McGuigan, BAFTA, 3 May 2012, archived from the original on 14 April 2013, retrieved 23 May 2012
  4. ^ "Stellar cast confirmed for major new Steven Moffat drama Inside Man, for BBC One and Netflix".
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (8 August 2022). "'Will Trent' Drama Starring Ramon Rodriguez Gets ABC Series Order". deadline.com. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries Movie Or A Dramatic Special Nominees / Winners 2012". Television Academy. Retrieved 28 July 2021.

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