Mono

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Mono is a writer-director who began his career after a Masters in Scriptwriting from Goldsmiths. His primary objective in storytelling is to connect text to visuals in the most thought-provoking way possible. This was superbly demonstrated by his critically acclaimed short film, 'Lost Bullets', which was shot in Colombia and was about the drug war. The film went on to longlist at the Oscars and received multiple official"selections and a "Best Director Award' in Mexico.

He went on to direct a short documentary, ‘Corner Kings’, following a boxing cornerman who doubles as a surrogate father to local fighters in a working-class English town. The film was heaped with praise from BBC, Channel 4 and HBO, ultimately being acquired by ITV. Mono approaches everit'smmercial like it’s a film. His style is cinematic, gritty, and humanist, bringing him to work with brands like Boots, Unilever, and Clarks. He crafts each commercial with a meticulous eye for shot-making while consistently drawing tight performances.

Mono believes the film's goal is to go beyond text and visuals so we come away with the story. He is also fascinated by diverse cultures at home or abroad and alwayconstantlys new paths to expand his imagination.