Jan Dunn (born 15 May 1963 in Maidenhead, Berkshire,

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) is a British

filmmaker Filmmaking (film production) is the process by which a motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial story, idea, or commission. It then continues through screenwriting, castin ...

, who made her feature length directorial debut in 2005 with the film '' Gypo'', starring

Paul McGann Paul John McGann (; born 14 November 1959) is an English actor. He came to prominence for portraying Percy Toplis in the television serial '' The Monocled Mutineer'' (1986), then starred in the dark comedy '' Withnail and I'' (1987), which wa ...

and

Pauline McLynn Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962) is an Irish character actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted'', Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama '' Shameless'', Tip Haddem in the BBC ...

, which won a

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for Best Production. Although

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was dissolved in 2005, it was the first film to be made as post-Dogme under the rules. Her next film '' Ruby Blue'', starring British actor Bob Hoskins and French actress

Josiane Balasko Josiane Balasko (born Josiane Balašković; 15 April 1950) is a French actress, writer, and director. She has been nominated seven times for César Awards, and won twice. Career One of Balasko's most recognized roles among English speakers is ...

was released in UK cinemas in 2008. She wrote and directed her third feature film, '' The Calling'', starring Brenda Blethyn, Susannah York,

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, Pauline McLynn and

Amanda Donohoe Amanda Donohoe (born 29 June 1962) is an English actress. She first came to attention as a 16-year-old living with pop singer Adam Ant, appearing in the music videos for the Adam and the Ants singles "Antmusic" (1980) and "Stand and Deliver" ( ...

, released in UK cinemas 2010. For her debut leading performance in the film, Emily Beacham was awarded a new talent trailblazer award presented by Sean Connery during the film's debut, where it was also selected as 'Best of the Fest' at the 2009

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Filmography

Feature films: * '' Gypo'' 2005 (writer/director/executive producer) * '' Ruby Blue'' 2007 (writer/director) * '' The Calling'' 2009 (writer/director) Shorts: * ''The Lumber-jills'' 1996 (director) * ''Mary's Date'' 1999 (producer/director) * ''Joan'' 2000 (producer/director) * ''Dora'' 2001 (producer/director)

Awards

* British Independent Film Awards 2005 – Gypo Outstanding Achievement in Production * Political Film Festival Barcelona 2005 – Gypo Jan Dunn special jury mention * San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival FRAMELINE 2005 – Gypo Best First Feature * Washington DC International Film Festival 2008 – Ruby Blue Grand Jury Prize Best Film * London Independent Film Festival 2008 – Ruby Blue Best British Film * Moondance International Film Festival 2008 – Ruby Blue Spirit of Moondance Award Best Director * Chicago International LGBT International Film Festival 2008 – Ruby Blue Audience Award Best Feature Film

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1963 births Living people British film directors People from Maidenhead {{UK-film-director-stub