Christopher McGill
Directing
Biography
Christopher McGill recently completed an MA in Filmmaking with distinction at UWS. His latest short documentary 'Is It Me' has been shortlisted for the Grierson Trust award 2021 and has shown on the BFI player. His short fiction film 'Crypsis' was selected for the BFI Flare festival, shown on BFI player and has toured the world. Christopher has worked on a range of commissioned short drama films and documentaries. Christopher is a highly motivated self starter, has developed strong editorial and leadership skills and have en eye for detail. Is confident and experienced in directing small or large crews and working to tight deadlines. Creative, good humoured and hard working.
Known For
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Casualty
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
Holby City
After fleeing for his life, a gay refugee files for asylum in Scotland. Lacking evidence, he decides to photograph himself in the dark techno world of a queer underground scene. Based on accounts of real-life African LGBT refugees and the challenges they face during the asylum process, Crypsis is a raw depiction of a grim reality obscured by vitriolic public debate about refugees and the broken system that surrounds them.
Crypsis
Body dysmorphia takes centre stage in this highly visual examination of the selves we invent to navigate the world.
Is It Me
A dark comedy short film. As the days and nights in lockdown start to merge, Gerry’s paranoia increases as a 5g tower is due to be switched on in his local area. Spurred on by his fellow conspiracy theorist friend Rosie, Gerry must overcome his agoraphobia and take down the tower.