Team Deakins EDGAR WRIGHT - Director
Nov 26, 2025
Edgar Wright, a celebrated filmmaker known for blending comedy and action, shares his journey from making Super 8 films in southwest England to directing blockbusters like Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver. He reveals how Mike Leigh's work influenced Shaun, and discusses the challenges of transitioning to Hollywood while maintaining his creative identity. Wright dives into his meticulous storyboarding process, the innovative filming techniques he employed, and teases his upcoming adaptation of The Running Man, promising a fresh take faithful to Stephen King.
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From Super 8 To A 16mm Feature
- Edgar Wright won a video camera at 16 and used it to escalate from Super 8 shorts to hour-long amateur films.
- He later raised £11,000 to shoot a 16mm feature, A Fistful of Fingers, which led to early Q&As and TV attention.
First TV Gig Came From A Screening
- Matt Lucas and David Walliams saw Edgar's film and recommended him for a Paramount Comedy Channel sketch directorial job.
- At 21 he landed his first TV directing gig despite no formal film school training.
Always Shoot With The Edit In Mind
- Shoot with the edit in mind and guarantee enough coverage to pace scenes.
- Insufficient coverage on his first feature taught him to plan shots to avoid a painful edit.
