Darcia is a British film and television director known for Riches written by Abby Ajayi for Amazon Prime /ITVx, and feature length episodes of The Chelsea Detective. A new series entitled Three Little Birds created by Sir Lenny Henry, executive produced by Russell T Davies (It’s a Sin, Dr Who) was recently released with the final two episodes directed by Darcia.
During a career which began in documentaries Darcia has worked with Neal Street Productions, Shondaland, Greenacre Films and BBC studios. She is working with Element8 and ZDF on the upcoming Brontë Girls.
Her short film First gained U.S distribution and a multi-award winning feature documentary she co-produced had theatrical release in 2018. Darcia was selected to join BFI Network x BAFTA Crew 2021. Indignitas is due for release in 2024.
Darcia has been praised for her strong, cinematic vision and intuitive style. Always intent on getting honest performances, she collaborates with cast and crew to capture that truth.
During a career which began in documentaries Darcia has worked with Neal Street Productions, Shondaland, Greenacre Films and BBC studios. She is working with Element8 and ZDF on the upcoming Brontë Girls.
Her short film First gained U.S distribution and a multi-award winning feature documentary she co-produced had theatrical release in 2018. Darcia was selected to join BFI Network x BAFTA Crew 2021. Indignitas is due for release in 2024.
Darcia has been praised for her strong, cinematic vision and intuitive style. Always intent on getting honest performances, she collaborates with cast and crew to capture that truth.
Awards / Press
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CALL THE MIDWIFE
BEST FAMILY DRAMA - TV CHOICE AWARD BEST DRAMA - RADIO TIMES FAITH AWARD BEST DRAMA - NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARD |
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ALL THE WILD HORSES
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - GALWAY FILM FLEADH BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - INDIEFEST FILM AWARDS, LOS ANGELES BEST FILM - SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY AWARDS WORLD CINEMA AUDIENCE AWARD - PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - IMPACT DOC AWARDS |
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...this is a slightly edgier installment all round...
-The Radio Times, about the Shakespeare and Hathaway finale