Harry Lighton

Harry Lighton

Biography

Harry Lighton is a failed footballer–turned-writer/director. His debut short, Sunday Morning Coming Down, was nominated for best short at the BAFTA-recognized Iris Prize Festival. His next short is the award-winning Wren Boys, which premiered in competition at the BFI London Film Festival and has been short-listed for a BIFA. In 2017, BAFTA selected him for a yearlong mentorship with director Tom Harper. He is currently developing his first feature with BBC Films.

Sundance Film Festival

Director

Short
2019

Pompeii

2017

Wren Boys

Screenwriter

Short
2019

Pompeii

2017

Wren Boys