Prano Bailey-Bond
Prano Bailey-Bond | |
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Prano Bailey-Bond in 2022 | |
| Born | 1982 (age 43–44) |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Censor |
Prano Bailey-Bond (born 1982) is a Welsh film director and screenwriter. Her debut feature film, Censor, produced by BFI and Film4, premiered at 2021 Sundance Film Festival [1] and won the Méliès d'Or for Best European Fantastic Film.
Early life and education
Bailey-Bond was born and raised in Aberystwyth, Wales [2] and grew up in Wales.[3] Her parents had previously worked in the arts before moving to rural Wales and becoming Hindu sannyasins. [4]
She studied at London College of Printing.[5] After graduating, Bailey-Bond worked in post-production before moving on to direct music videos.[6]
Career
Bailey-Bond began directing with music videos and short films.[5] Her writing and directorial feature film debut, a psychological horror film named Censor, had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.[7]
Filmography
Shorts
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Short Lease | co-directed with Jennifer Eiss |
| 2012 | Man vs Sand | |
| 2013 | The Trip | |
| 2015 | Nasty | |
| 2016 | Shortcut |
Feature films
Awards
- 2011: Best Pop Video – Budget, 2011 UK Music Video Awards for Cool Fun's "House"[10][11]
- 2011: Dirty Looks award for Best Music Short, London Short Film Festival for Cool Fun's "House"[12]
References
- ^ "Censor – first-look review". Little White Lies. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Romney, Jonathan (6 December 2021). "Film-maker Prano Bailey-Bond: 'People think horror is just exploding heads'". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Developing Horror". Film Hub North. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Romney, Jonathan (6 December 2021). "Film-maker Prano Bailey-Bond: 'People think horror is just exploding heads'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ a b Lodge, Guy (25 February 2021). "10 Directors to Watch: Prano Bailey-Bond Steered Grisly 'Censor' Ship to Sundance Berth". Variety. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Stars of Tomorrow 2018: Prano Bailey-Bond (writer/director)". Screen. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Sundance 2021: which films might break out this year?". The Guardian. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Greenwood, Douglas (22 April 2021). "Every horror movie coming in 2021". The Independent. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Censor review – disturbing descent into video nastiness". The Guardian. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Adele and creative trio Canadá triumph at UK Music Video awards 2011". The Guardian. 9 November 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Adele Wins At UK Music Video Awards". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "9th London Short Film Festival: winners and rejects". British Film Institute. Retrieved 2 July 2021.