Dominic Burns (born 30 December 1983) is an English film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. After starting as an actor, Burns then moved into directing where he has made his name. When making such films as ''

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'' and ''

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'' he frequently

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his films in

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, his home county.

Early life

Burns was born in

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and attended Ecclesbourne School in Duffield, Derbyshire, England. He then moved into the film industry in 2006.

Career

Burns was established as an actor in 2006 when he featured in a local Derby production, Sam Lennox's ''The Buck Rules'' where he was also the Associate Producer. He continued as an actor, with numerous roles including

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, part of a

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, of which Burns went on to direct one. Burns was launched as a director/producer by delivering the world's first single continuous-

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horror movie ''CUT''. This was the first film that Burns directed, wrote, produced and acted in. ''CUT'' started Burns' fascination with the "Long Shot" which has become a style uses in most of his films. Burns has also produced another British independent film in 2014, ''

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'' which stars

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, which was directed by Owen Tooth. Most recently Burns produced and directed the

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action drama ''

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''.

Filmography

Film

TV

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Burns, Dominic 1983 births Living people English film directors English film producers English screenwriters English male screenwriters 21st-century English male actors English male film actors English male television actors People from Derby English-language film directors French-language film directors German-language film directors Science fiction film directors Horror film directors British film directors British film producers