Mat Whitecross

Mat Whitecross (born 21 September 1977)[1] is an English film director, editor and screenwriter. He is known for directing The Road to Guantánamo, Ian Dury biopic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, and music documentaries Oasis: Supersonic and Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams. Whitecross has also directed music videos for Coldplay, Take That, and The Rolling Stones.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Mat Whitecross
Born (1977-09-21) 21 September 1977
Oxford, England
Occupation
  • Director
  • editor
  • screenwriter
Years active2006–present

Life and career

Whitecross was born and raised on Oxford. His parents were political refugees who were imprisoned in Argentina during the country’s Dirty War. He takes a lot of inspiration from the place where he was raised and from his parent's friends, many of whom are South American immigrants who fled tortures and prison.[10] He began his career working for filmmaker Michael Winterbottom and producer Andrew Eaton at Revolution Films as a runner on the film 24 Hour Party People. Within a few months of starting at Revolution Films, they gave him the chance to shooting and editing for them. His directorial debut The Road to Guantanamo started as a conversation with Winterbottom about the Tipton Three whilst on the shoot for the film 9 Songs. They both agreed that the story was fascinating and worth of a film but due to other commitments, Winterbottom was unable to begin research and preparation and suggested that Mat should start the process. Whitecross and Winterbottom would go on to co-direct and co-write the film that featured Riz Ahmed in his debut acting role.[11]

Recognition

Whitecross’ debut The Road to Guantánamo won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival and Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary Feature.[12][13][14]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Director Writer Editor Notes
2004 9 Songs No No Yes
2006 The Road to Guantánamo Yes Yes Yes Co-Directed

and Co-Written with Michael Winterbottom. Won the Silver Bear for Best Director and Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man No No Yes
2009 Moving to Mars Yes Yes No
The Shock Doctrine Yes No Yes
2010 Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll Yes No No
2012 Ashes Yes No No
Spike Island Yes No No
2016 Oasis: Supersonic Yes No No
2018 Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams Yes No No

Television
Year Film Director Executive
Producer		 Writer Notes
2007 Nearly Famous Yes No No Episode 1.4 - Episode 1.3
2008 Spooks: Code 9 Yes No No
2017 Red Nose Day Actually Yes No No Co-Directed with Richard Curtis
2018 Vic and Bob's Big Night Out Yes No No Writers: Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves

Music Videos
Year Artist Title Notes
1999 Coldplay Bigger Stronger
2008 Violet Hill, Version 2
Lost!
Lovers in Japan
Lost+ Feat. Jay-Z
2010 Take That The Flood
Coldplay Christmas Lights
2011 Take That Kidz Co-directed with Eran Creevy
Coldplay Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
Paradise
The Rolling Stones No Spare Parts
2012 Coldplay Charlie Brown
2014 A Sky Full of Stars, Version 1
2015 Adventure of a Lifetime
2017 Take That Giants
The Chainsmokers and Coldplay Something Just Like This, Tokyo Remix
2019 Coldplay Orphans

References
  1. "Мат Уайткросс, Режиссер: фото, биография, фильмография, новости - Вокруг ТВ". Вокруг ТВ.
  2. "Adventure of a Lifetime – behind the scenes on the set of Coldplay new video". The Guardian.
  3. Hall, James (14 November 2018). "Divorce, democracy, and backstage drama: a new Coldplay documentary reveals all about Britain's biggest band". The Telegraph.
  4. ""Sex & Drugs" and punk nostalgia in Ian Dury movie". Reuters. 8 January 2010.
  5. "The Coldplay film was the band's best chance to turn the haters. Sadly, they've blown it". British GQ.
  6. "Coldplay Could Be Taking New Music Out On The Road Much Sooner Than You Think". Bustle.
  7. "Interview: Mat Whitecross on #AHFODfilm". Coldplay.
  8. "What's the Story: Gallagher Brothers Reunite for Oasis Documentary". Newsweek. 5 November 2015.
  9. "This is History: Mat Whitecross on directing Supersonic | Oasis Recording Information". www.oasis-recordinginfo.co.uk.
  10. "Mat Whitecross". HUNGER TV.
  11. "indieWIRE INTERVIEW: Mat Whitecross, Co-Director of "The Road to Guantanamo"". IndieWire. 22 June 2006.
  12. "Mat Whitecross". Mountainfilm. 11 May 2011.
  13. "Bio to Mat Whitecross". www.pulsefilms.com.
  14. "Independent Spirit Award winners". Variety. 24 February 2007.
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