Jamie Maule-ffinch is a UK-based writer/ director with a passion for character-led stories that balance humour with emotional depth. For 17 years he has directed major commercials for global brands and agencies, shooting in a classically cinematic style with a sharp eye for performance and comedy. His debut feature Desperate Wretched People is out for financing with Randan Productions, with Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones), Colin Morgan (Merlin) and Pixie Lott attached. He has developed the TV comedy-drama Electric Dreamers with FreeTurn Productions and previously co-wrote a comedy for Gaumont with director Dan Zeff (Inside No. 9). His short films Morning After and The Bathtub Clown won Best Comedy and Best Screenwriting at the Discover Film Festival, and his web series Tits Up was nominated for Best Web Series at the Austin Comedy Short Film Festival. Jamie is also a photographer, improvised comedy performer, keen drummer and skilled home cook.

Jamie Maule-Ffinch

Jamie Maule-ffinch is a UK-based writer/ director with a passion for character-led stories that balance humour with emotional depth. For 17 years he has directed major commercials for global brands and agencies, shooting in a classically cinematic style with a sharp eye for performance and comedy. His debut feature Desperate Wretched People is out for financing with Randan Productions, with Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones), Colin Morgan (Merlin) and Pixie Lott attached. He has developed the TV comedy-drama Electric Dreamers with FreeTurn Productions and previously co-wrote a comedy for Gaumont with director Dan Zeff (Inside No. 9). His short films Morning After and The Bathtub Clown won Best Comedy and Best Screenwriting at the Discover Film Festival, and his web series Tits Up was nominated for Best Web Series at the Austin Comedy Short Film Festival. Jamie is also a photographer, improvised comedy performer, keen drummer and skilled home cook.

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Jamie Maule-ffinch is a UK-based writer/
director with a passion for character-led
stories that balance humour with emotional
depth.

For 17 years he has directed major commercials for
global brands and agencies, shooting in a
classically cinematic style with a sharp eye for
performance and comedy.

His debut feature Desperate Wretched People is out
for financing with Randan Productions, with
Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones), Colin Morgan
(Merlin) and Pixie Lott attached. He has developed
the TV comedy-drama Electric Dreamers with
FreeTurn Productions and previously co-wrote a
comedy for Gaumont with director Dan Zeff (Inside
No. 9).

His short films Morning After and The Bathtub
Clown won Best Comedy and Best Screenwriting at
the Discover Film Festival, and his web series Tits Up
was nominated for Best Web Series at the Austin
Comedy Short Film Festival.

Jamie is also a photographer, improvised comedy
performer, keen drummer and skilled home cook.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director (Commercials) at Various brands / Agencies (represented by Rattling Stick UK; Wild Gift USA)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Directed numerous national and global brand commercials for major agencies and brands since 2009, adopting a classically cinematic style with a strong emphasis on performance, character-led storytelling, and humour. Credits span high-profile campaigns across Surf, Ella's Kitchen, Cadbury, Renault Megane, Cineworld, Topshop, and more, with ongoing development of feature and TV projects such as Desperate Wretched People and Electric Dreamers.

Education

BA Hons in Film Making at International Film School Wales
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

A Levels (4 A levels)
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
GCSEs (9 GCSEs)
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other