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Julian Gilbey

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Julian Gilbey
Born
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, editor
RelativesNigel Bruce (great-grandfather)
Will Gilbey (brother)

Julian Gilbey is a British film director, editor and screenwriter. He is known for his work on horror films, also appearing in some as an actor, as well performing many other roles.

Biography

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Gilbey began his movie career in the 2000s with the low-budget 2002 horror film Reckoning Day, as director, screenwriter, actor, cinematographer, editor, make-up artist and costume designer.[1] In 2006 he wrote, directed and edited the crime drama Rollin' With The Nines.[2] Gilbey wrote, directed and edited Rise of the Footsoldier in 2007.[3] In 2009 he worked as editor on Jake West's comedy horror film Doghouse.[4]

In 2011 he directed and edited survival thriller A Lonely Place to Die, co-written with his brother Will Gilbey.[5]

In 2013 Gilbey directed the international thriller Plastic, that he co-wrote with Will Gilbey and Chris Howard.[6]

In 2014 he directed a short film segment for "The ABC's of Death 2."

In 2018 he directed the drama film Summit Fever starring Freddie Thorp and Emma Tachard-Mackey.[7][8]

Personal life

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His great-grandfather was British actor Nigel Bruce and his brother Will is a screenwriter.[9]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Julian Gilbey exclusive interview: British director talks ‘Reckoning Day’
  2. ^ Film4
  3. ^ Rise of the Footsoldier
  4. ^ Art & Features for Doghouse DVD, Blu-Ray
  5. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (8 September 2011). "A Lonely Place to Die – review". Guardian.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Julian Gilbey helming Plastic". firefly company. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Summit Fever | Carnaby International Sales and Distribution". www.carnabysales.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Carnaby International Adds Three Genre Titles to Cannes Slate". 8 May 2018.
  9. ^ The Rise of the Gilbeys - Screendaily
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