
Isabella Thompson
Directing
Biography
Bella Thompson is a London based comedy writer & director. Completing her undergraduate in Film at the University of Westminster, Bella has spent the last three years working on narrative shorts. One of which, Big Deal, was awarded the Panavision x Girls in Film equipment sponsorship, and was brought to life with the help of Blend Films. Bella's work explores themes of female relationships and intimate connections. She enjoys shedding light on girlhood and revelling in the silly yet beautiful parts of growing up.
Known For

When two people meet one night in London, their relationship blossoms and fractures, intertwined with impending societal collapse.
For People in Trouble

Inspired by true events, DoubleDown is the story of Ali, a student struggling with money, his relationship and his crippling gambling addiction. Ali promises his girlfriend, Lea, that his next game will be his last and he must fight the temptation to play another round and double down on his chances.
DoubleDown

In the middle of two disappointing nights out, Kate and Lucy find themselves in the ladies. They begin as strangers but the mystical powers of this nightclub bathroom brings them closer together.
The Ladies

An ageist sales manager reluctantly takes over his dismissive father's mobility scooter business. He wants to create a fancy new advert for the store but his father wants to stick to what he knows.
Wheels of Fortune

Big Deal follows two best friends, Casey and Sarah, on their quest to smoke weed before parting ways for university. In the spirit of making things up as they go along, the pair traverse the treacherous middle class streets of North West London to rendezvous with a peculiar dealer. As the night spirals, they question not only their friendship and the anxieties of growing up, but also, how do you actually roll a joint?
Big Deal

Two strangers meet on a night out in London. After sharing a strong connection, their time together takes a disconcerting turn.
Twenty Dollars

At a house party, Aaron comes of age when searching for his friend Jack and the meaning of his feelings.