Lucy Bridger - Real People

Lucy is an award-winning Director based in London. She tells warm, impactful and human stories that are intimate and absorbing. She is especially interested in telling stories of underrepresented characters in society. Authenticity is key in Lucy’s work so she takes an encouraging and gentle approach to directing actors, often encouraging improvisation to get performances that feel real. Characterful casting is central to Lucy’s work and she frequently works with both experienced actors and non-actors. Lucy’s first short film Mothering won Best British Short at London Short Film Festival, Kinsale Sharks and UK Film Festival, whilst also screening at internationally renowned festivals including Slamdance. Her commercial campaign Hide and Seek for the domestic abuse charity Refuge won a Gold award at LIA, Silver at Creative Circle, Bronze at Ciclope whilst also making the D&AD Shortlist. Her campaign for Cadburys Fingers, Sign with fingers big and small won Silver at The British Arrows 2023. Her Back to School Anti-bullying campaign was shortlisted at the The British Arrows 2024.