Atem Kuol

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Christina Pickworth

christina@imaginetalent.co.uk

+44(0)7876 685515

Atem Kuol, a writer, and director specialising in drama, is renowned for his ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver immersive cinematic experiences. His portfolio boasts notable works such as the award-nominated short film “Uncovered” and significant contributions to esteemed productions like Marvel Studios’ “Loki” season two.

With over seven years of expertise in Visual Effects production, Atem brings a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency to the filmmaking process. His unwavering passion for storytelling propels him to delve into the intricacies of human emotion, striving to captivate audiences and push creative boundaries.

Dedicated to excellence, Atem thrives on bringing vivid narratives to life on both the big and small screens. His versatile skill set, which encompasses writing, directing, and Visual Effects expertise, ensures a dynamic and comprehensive approach to every project he undertakes.

IN DEVELOPMENT

AFRO SOLDIER
(writer/director)
Short Psychological Drama. Humble Beginnings Films. David, a former child soldier now living in London, is plagued with flashbacks of the South Sudan civil war. He discovers his dead mother sent him to be a soldier at the age of 10 years old. David suffers from the inner dilemma of forgiveness and PTSD.

TELEVISION

EMMERDALE
(director)
1 x 60min episode TX October 2024. 2 x 30min episodes TX November 2024.

HOLLYOAKS
(shadow director)
Shadowing directors Vicky Thomas & Indra Bhose.

REVELATION TV – VARIOUS
(in house TV director)
Live TV Director / Vision Mixer / In house director for multiple chat shows and current affairs news programmes, directing up to 10 cameras.

LOKI
(VFX coordinator)
6 x 60min, S2. Marvel Studios, Disney+. Dir. Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, Dan DeLeeuw, Kasra Farahani. Starring Tom Hiddlestone, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku & Jonathan Majors.

WILLOW
(VFX coordinator)
8 x 60min, S1. Lucas Film, Disney+. Dir. Stephen Woolfenden, Philippa Lowthorpe, Jamie Childs & Debs Patterson. Starring Warwick Davis.

LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS
(production assistant)
BBC. Worked at Lords Cricket Ground on Archery.

FEATURE FILM

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD
(shadow director)
Shadowing director Armando Iannucci. Starring Dev Patel.

HEADS OF STATE
(VFX senior coordinator)
Amazon Studios. Dir. Ilya Naishuller. Starring Idris Elba, John Cena & Priyanka Chopra.

COYOTE Vs ACME
(VFX coordinator)
Warner Bros Studios. Dir. Dave Green. Animated Feature starring John Cena.

DEATH ON THE NILE
(VFX assistant coordinator)
20th Century Studios. Dir. Kenneth Branagh. Starring Kenneth Branag, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Emma Mackey & Letitia Wright.

REBECCA
(VFX data wrangler)
Netflix. Dir. Ben Wheatley. Starring Lily James & Armie Hammer.

CATS
(VFX data capture)
Universal Pictures. Dir. Tom Hooper. Starring Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Ray Winstone & Taylor Swift.

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
(VFX assistant data wrangler)
Walt Disney Studios. Dir. Joachim Rønning. Starring Elle Fanning, Angelina Jolie, Harris Dickinson, Michelle Pfeiffer & Chiwetel Ejiofor.

MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL
(VFX witness camera operator, second unit)
Sony. Dir. F. Gary Gray. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rebecca Ferguson & Liam Neeson.

ALADDIN
(VFX witness camera operator)
Walt Disney Studios. Dir. Guy Ritchie. Starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott & Marwan Kenzari.

JUSTICE LEAGUE
(VFX witness camera operator – AP)
Warner Bros. Dir. Zack Snyder. Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher & Jeremy Irons.

SHORT FILM

OPEN WIDE
(director)
Drama, written by Olja Mladjenovic. Anjuška reflects on her mother’s homemade bread and the struggles of her past, unravelling a haunting guilt and unexpected confrontation.

MILK
(director)
Drama, written by Patty Papageorgiou. A woman navigates the haunting silence of her home, bearing the unseen scars of domestic violence, as the weight of her trauma slowly comes into focus.

UNCOVERED
(writer/director)
Cyber thriller. Humble Beginnings Films. After recent London terror attacks, Shawn hacks into a terrorist organisation’s database and uncovers their future plans.
*NOMINATED – The Hollywood First-Time Filmmaker Showcase, Rapport Festival
*NOMINATED – Black Film Festival & Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions, Pinewood Studios

WAY OUT
(writer/director)
Boxing Drama/Thriller. Humble Beginnings Films. Two brothers struggle to overcome their distraught childhood ahead of their championship boxing fight.

SUCCESS IN FILM-MAKING
(writer/director)
Short Documentary. Humble Beginnings Films. Success in Film-Making is a documentary that explores success through the eyes of a variety of filmmakers at different stages of their careers.