Lindy Heymann

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Lindy Heymann
Occupation(s)Music video director
commercial director
feature film director
Years active1990s-present
Spouse Terry Hall

Lindy Heymann is a British director and assistant director, known for Showboy (2002), The Laughing King (2016) and Kicks (2009). [1]

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She received a British Independent Film Award (BIFA) for Best Directorial Debut for her feature film debut Showboy (2002). She also directs music videos and commercials and has worked with many acts. Her work includes videos for Chase & Status, Imelda May, Keane and Take That [2] as well as a live concert DVD for The Specials which was nominated for a UK Music Video Award. In August 2019 it was announced that she would be directing a biopic on Richey Edwards from Manic Street Preachers titled '4real'.

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References

  1. "Lindy Heymann". imdb.com. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  2. "Lindy Heymann". imvdb.com. Retrieved 2017-01-31.