Helena Coan
Directing
Biography
Helena Coan is a British director and writer who works in both narrative and documentary. Her latest narrative work is the short horror film BLOOD RITES, produced by BBC Films. BLOOD RITES has screened at prestigious US genre film festivals including Fantastic Fest and Beyond Fest, as well as numerous BAFTA and BIFA-recognised festivals in the UK. It was nominated for the European Méliès d'argent award and won the Golden Bee for Best Short Film at Manchester Film Festival. BLOOD RITES is now being developed into a feature film, which Helena will direct.
Known For
An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).
Audrey
The shocking murder of 21-year-old British backpacker, Grace Millane, in New Zealand grabbed headlines around the world in 2018, as did the ensuing investigation and trial. This chilling true-crime documentary revisits the night of her tragic murder with previously unseen footage and expert analysis, exploring the alarming, regressive attitudes laid bare in the subsequent trial, and highlighting important, broader issues of violence against women in today’s society.
The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane
Navigating unspoken horrors in the English Fens, three young women uncover a monstrous secret that binds them.
Blood Rites
A young woman stealing booze for her abusive boyfriend stops to help an elderly man to get home, unaware of a life-changing discovery that awaits her.
Keepsake
After an unexpected meeting with a particularly difficult client, a dog walker is launched into the throes of an existential crisis. A hilarious tale about what it means to exist.
Death and Dog Walking
One of the most inventive minds in auto design is explored in this documentary about Frank Stephenson, a legend in the high-performance car world.
Chasing Perfect
The extraordinary rise of Olympic boxing champion, record-breaker, feminist and LGBT icon Nicola Adams. From the streets of Leeds to the world stage, Adams fought her way to the top and changed the game. This, is her story.