Luke Ibbetson

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Writer/Director

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Christina Pickworth

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Luke Ibbetson is a writer/director from the working class town of Wigan. After finishing studying Film & Broadcast Production at LMU he directed music videos for artists BASTILLE and JETHRO FOX. He went on to write and direct short sketches for online comedy group SWITCHBLADE, which garnered thousands of views online.

Luke wrote and directed his debut feature, a micro-budget mockumentary comedy called CULT about a struggling religion which believes an approaching comet will bring the end of the world. CULT bagged several awards and received great reviews.

Luke’s next project is his feature drama SAINT GEORGE.

IN DEVELOPMENT

SAINT GEORGE
(writer/director)
Feature drama. In development with producers Jessi Gutch and Nan Davies, with support from Ffilm Cymru.

FILM

THE SCURRY
(writer/additional material)
Directed by Craig Roberts, starring Ella Purnell, Rhys Ifans, and Paapa Essiedu. Produced by Water & Power and Vox Pictures.

CULT
(writer/director)
Comedy mockumentary.
*WINNER Southampton International Film Festival for Best Editing and Best Supporting Actress for Marianne Chase
*NOMINATED Southampton International Film Festival for Best Film, Best Actress for Elizabeth Sankey, Best Screenplay
*Luke Ibbetson’s debut feature succeeds in being both hysterical and unexpectedly heartfelt. Here, Ibbetson is clearly drawing from his personal sensibilities and brand of humor, providing us a glimpse of what could one day develop to be an incredibly singular cinematic vision. Film Threat
*Eccentricity, emotion, and humour collide in this endearing, amusing, and heartfelt feature debut. The Hollywood News ****
*Luke Ibbetson’s debut feature film shines with originality, humour and engaging performances. A superb mockumentary. Cinerama