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Paul Knight | |
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| Born | East End, London, United Kingdom. 21 Aug 1968. |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | https://www.londonknightsproductions.co.uk/ |
Paul Knight is a British film Director/Producer and Writer known for his work in independent cinema, recognized for his storytelling approach and contributions to the development of emerging talent within the film industry.[1]
He was the subject of the BBC Storyville (TV series) [2]by Ben Lewis (filmmaker)[3] and Rise Films, titled Chancers: The Great British Gangster Fraud.[4]
Film Career
[edit]Knight studied under Dov Simens, a prominent film educator whose past students include Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, and Guy Ritchie.[5]
Notable Works
[edit]- Thugs, Mugs and Violence.... (2009): Knight's directorial debut, a crime drama produced on a minimal budget, showcased his ability to deliver compelling narratives despite financial limitations.
- A Landscape of Lies (2011): A drama film written and directed by Knight, featuring Andrea McLean, Marc Bannerman and Danny Midwinter. The film was shown at the Las Vegas Film Festival.
- 24 Little Hours (2020): An action-crime film completed in just eight days, received an international release. It featured Ewen MacIntosh, Jonathan Hansler and Fiona Skinner.[6]
- Renegades' (2022 film): Knight co-produced, alongside Jonathan Sothcott an international action film directed by Daniel Zirilli featuring Lee Majors, Danny Trejo, Nick Moran and Patsy Kensit.
- Fyre Rises (2024): This gripping drama, shot during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a testament to the grit and determination of its creator and cast, who overcame every obstacle in their path to bring this compelling narrative to life.[7]. The film features Jake Canuso, Harriet Thorpe, Ricky Grover, Aaron Sidwell, Joseph Millson with Cynthia Rothrock and Eric Roberts.[8]
A Landscape of Lies and Tax Fraud Controversy
[edit]A Landscape of Lies is a 2011 British drama film, written and directed by Paul Knight.[9] The film stars Andrea McLean, Danny Midwinter, Lucinda Rhodes-Flaherty, Daniel Peacock, Marc Bannerman, Andre Samson and Christina Baily. It was shown at the Las Vegas Film Festival[10]
A Landscape of Lies received media attention after it was discovered that the film concept was first created as, and was subsequently filmed in an attempt to hide a hoax by a criminal group to commit tax fraud.[11] It won a Silver Ace Award at the Las Vegas Film Festival, which was later rescinded after the festival committee learned of the film's use in the tax scam.[12]
Contributions to Theatre
[edit]In 2014, Knight directed the theatre production Tomorrow Never Knows, an original story about Lennon and McCartney, providing a compelling new take on the Beatles phenomenon, a dramatic exercise in serendipity that asks, “What if Lennon & McCartney hadn’t made it?”. It had a short run at the Hampton Hill Playhouse.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ’’Thugs, Mugs and Violence’’ | 2nd Unit Director, Writer, Producer | Released |
| 2010 | Le Fear | Producer | Released |
| 2011 | A Landscape of Lies | Director, Writer, Producer | Released |
| 2020 | 24 Hours in London (aka: 24 Little Hours) | Director, Writer, Producer | Released |
| 2021 | Nemesis | 1st AD | Released |
| 2022 | Renegades | Co-Producer | Released |
| 2024 | Fyre Rises | Director, Writer, Producer | Released |
| Peter Rabid | Co-Producer | Released |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Women in Charge | Director/Producer | All 3 episodes |
Short Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Bailiff | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2011 | Birthday Boy | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2014 | Accidental Hero | Executive Producer |
| Zip-Code | Executive Producer |
References
[edit]- ^ "LNDNKNTS Unveils "Fyre Rises" – A Gritty Tale of Redemption from Renowned Director Paul Knight". 8 November 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "THE GREAT BRITISH GANGSTER FRAUD". Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "CHANCERS: THE GREAT BRITISH GANGSTER FRAUD". Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "CHANCERS: THE GREAT BRITISH GANGSTER FRAUD". Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Director and Writer Paul Knight Chats With Us About His Film A Landscape of Lies". occhimagazine.com. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "24 Little Hours (in Filmmaking)". Stage 32.
- ^ "LNDNKNTS Unveils "Fyre Rises" – A Gritty Tale of Redemption from Renowned Director Paul Knight - IndieWrap". November 8, 2024.
- ^ Read, Ben (December 30, 2024). "'Fyre Rises' digital review".
- ^ Rose, Steve (23 August 2013). "A Landscape of Lies: the inside story of a blockbuster tax scam". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Filmmakers jailed in Britain after collecting tax incentives for nonexistent movie". NOLA. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ "Quisieron emular el engaño de "Argo" y fueron a la cárcel". Clarin. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ Domanick, Andrea (28 March 2013). "Las Vegas Film Festival awards prize to fake movie used in tax credit scam". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ "See the Fab Four as never before at Hampton Hill Playhouse". Richmond and Twickenham Times. June 4, 2014.