Konrad Begg
| Konrad Begg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1972 Ayr |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Director, Writer & Producer |
| Years active | 1997 to present |
| Known for | Top Gear & Songs for Amy |
| Home town | London |
Konrad Begg is a British film and television director. He has directed numerous TV shows most notably BBC's Top Gear.[1]
In 2012 he completed his first feature film “Songs For Amy”. The Irish based film had its European premiere at the Galway film Fleadh and won the Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Begg also directs commercials through AHFC London.
Career[edit]
Film[edit]
In 2012 Begg completed his debut feature film "Songs for Amy"[2]
The film was predominantly set in Kinvara County Galway though other scenes were shot in Galway City, Ireland and New York, United States. The film starred Sean Maguire, Patrick Bergin and also James Cosmo. Songs for Amy is a dark comedy and was inspired by the music scene in the West of Ireland.[2]
Prior to its cinema release, Songs for Amy was selected for a raft of international film festivals. It won the Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking award at the Newport Beach Film Festival. The film also received the accolade of ranking fourth out of the 400 films at the Newport Beach Film Festival, based on the audience ratings.[3] The European premiere of the film was at the Galway Film Fleadh.[4] [5]Hot Press Magazine praised the film calling it The feelgood Irish Hit of the Year. The List magazine said of the film "This touching romp is so much more than Ireland’s answer to ‘The Hangover’", while the LA Times said that the film was "Taking the cliche out of the love story". Begg's second feature film "POLA" is currently in development.
Recognition[edit]
- BAFTA - Television Craft Awards Nomination (2012)
- BAFTA Scotland - Nomination (2007)
- Newport Beach Film Festival - Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking (2012)
- Royal Television Society Award (2013)
Filmography[edit]
| Title | Airing/Release date | Studio | Position | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terror Alert | 2004 | BBC | Director | Television Programme |
| Robbie Coltrane's B Road Britain | 2007 | ITV | Director & Writer | Television Programme |
| Serial Killers | 2009 | BBC | Director & Writer | Television Programme |
| Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones | 2009 | BBC | Director & Producer | Television Programme |
| Three Men go to Scotland | 2010 | BBC | Director | Television Programme |
| Songs for Amy | 2012 | Sonny and Skye Productions | Director & Writer | Film |
| Racing Legends | 2012-13 | BBC | Director | Television Programme |
| Top Gear | 2010-present | BBC | Director | Television Programme |
References[edit]
- ^ "Top Gear Director Shooting Next Lexus NX 300h Commercials". autoevolution. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Interview: Konrad Begg, director of ‘Songs for Amy’". Film Ireland. May 1, 2014.
- ^ Cummins, Steve (May 8, 2012). "Irish Feature ‘Songs For Amy’ Wins At Newport Beach Film Festival". Irish Film and Television Network.
- ^ Tyaransen, Olaf (August 16, 2012). "Their Amy is True". Hot Press.
- ^ English, Paul (February 8, 2013). "Still Game's Ford Kiernan is ditching gags for gigs in his new film which premieres this month". Daily Record.
