Eran Creevy is a British director most famous for his film Shifty

Shifty (film)

Shifty is a British urban thriller, from writer/director Eran Creevy. Set on the outskirts of London, it follows themes of friendship and loyalty over the course of 24 hours in the life of a young drug dealer, the charismatic "Shifty", who is based on the original Shifty from...

(2009) and several music videos.

Biography

After assisting Woody Allen and Matthew Vaughn on feature films such as Layer Cake and Scoop, he began directing music videos for artists such as Asher D and Sway. It wasn't long before he directed his first commercial for Coca Cola's energy drink, Relentless. Since then he has continued to direct music videos including the worldwide hit 'Destination Calabria' for Alex Gaudino, which went on to be one of the top 5 music videos in 2007. His Utah Saints promo won best dance promo at the UK Music Awards in 2009. His video for Sonny J 'Hands Free also picked up several award nominations. His commercial credit list has grown to include further work for Relentless, Carlsberg, the Nike Plus campaign for W&K Amsterdam, the US Coastguard and commercials for the hit US television show The Chase. All showcase Eran's deft ability to capture high energy and high production value. He wrote and directed his debut feature Shifty which was released nationwide in cinemas in 2009. Shifty was nominated for a BAFTA, 5 BIFAs and named as one of Empire magazine's best films of the year. His next feature film, action thriller 'Welcome to the Punch' is due to go into production in 2011 and is being exec produced by Ridley Scott.

Films

Feature films

• Shifty (2009)
• Welcome to the Punch
  Welcome to the Punch
  Welcome to the Punch is a British thriller in post-production and scheduled for 2012 release. Written by Eran Creevy, the script had been placed on the 2010 Brit List, a film-industry-compiled list of the best unproduced screenplays in British film. With seven votes, the film was honored with third...
  
  (2012)

Other credits

• Layer Cake
• Scoop
• Breaking and Entering
• Millions
• Life and Lyrics
• Breakfast on Pluto
• Wimbledon

Television

Music videos

• Alex Gaudino
  Alex Gaudino
  Alex Gaudino is a record producer and disc jockey from Salerno, Italy.-Early Career :Alex was born in Salerno, Italy...
  
   – "Destination Calabria
  Destination Calabria
  "Destination Calabria" is a DJ track by Italian producer Alex Gaudino, with vocals by Crystal Waters. It is the first single released from his debut album My Destination...
  
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• Armand Van Helden
  Armand Van Helden
  Armand Van Helden is a record producer, DJ and remixer whose biggest commercial successes came from his remixes of the 1996 Tori Amos song "Professional Widow" , which reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1997, and his own track "U Don't Know Me ", which went to number 1...
  
   & A-Track present Duck Sauce
  Duck sauce
  Duck sauce is a condiment with a sweet and sour flavor and a translucent orange appearance similar to a thin jelly. Offered at Chinese-American restaurants, it is used as a dip for deep-fried dishes such as duck, chicken, fish, spring rolls, egg rolls, or with rice or noodles. It is often provided...
  
  – "Anyway"
• Asher D – "This Is Real"
• Natty – "Coldtown"
• Passenger – "Wicked Man's Rest"
• Riz MC, Sway & Plan B – "Shifty"
• Ronan Keating – "All Over Again"
• Sonny J – "Handsfree"
• Take That – "Kidz"
• Tim Deluxe – "Let the Beats Roll"
• Utah Saints – "Something Good '08"

Commercials

• Relentless
• Nike Sofia
• Nike Not A Runner
• US Coastguard Born Ready
• Sci Fi The Chase
• Carlsberg

Awards and nominations

BAFTA Awards

• Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer - Shifty

British Independent Film Award (2008)

• Best Achievement in Production - Shifty
• Douglas Hickox Award (Eran Creevy)

Stockholm Film Festival (2009)

• Bronze Horse (Eran Creevy)

UK Music Video Awards

• "Something Good '08" (Best Dance Video - UK Music Video Awards 2008)
• "Handsfree" (Nominated for 3 UK Music Video Awards 2008)

External links

• Eran Creevy at the Internet Movie Database