Luke Oliveira-Davies

Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com Luke Oliveira-Davies Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:55:14 +0000 https://lewkdavies.com en Main Photo https://lewkdavies.com/Main-Photo Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:51:21 +0000 Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com/Main-Photo <img width="2757" height="4134" width_o="2757" height_o="4134" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c05a0e2fa4165bce1f6afa21f25dd8730a94f926d66602c4eef1b840b5d8c640/Luke-FE-Headshot-2025-1.jpg" data-mid="234724786" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c05a0e2fa4165bce1f6afa21f25dd8730a94f926d66602c4eef1b840b5d8c640/Luke-FE-Headshot-2025-1.jpg" /> Biography https://lewkdavies.com/Biography Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:51:22 +0000 Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com/Biography Biography Luke Oliveira-Davies (He/Him) is an interdisciplinary Artist, Producer, Writer & Director, championing the boundlessness of queer and intersectional lives through film, television, and more. His short films have premiered and collected awards from BAFTA and BIFA-Qualifying festivals around the world, and his debut documentary, Stranger in My Family, which he initially developed and produced, won the BBC Three Northern Docs Pitch at Sheffield Doc Fest (2022). It was longlisted in the ‘Single Documentary’ category at the BAFTA Television Awards (2024), and received nominations at the Royal Television Society, Broadcast, and Asian Media Awards (2024). Luke was also Assistant Producer on Savage Waters, a multi-award-winning documentary by Emmy-winning director Mikey Corker, which released in UK and Ireland cinemas in 2023/24.Luke is alumni of BAFTA Connect, the Momentum programme from We Are Parable x Sony Pictures Television & Channel 4, the Thrive Freelance Development Programme from Creative Access x Lee & Thompson, and the BFI Creative Producers Lab (2019).  Luke was selected as one of INvolve’s Outstanding Executive Role Models (2024), supported by YouTube, was nominated for an RTS Award (2020) for his 48-hr short film Tomorrow (2020), was a finalist for Young Person in Business at the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards (2022), and was longlisted for a Northern Gamechangers Award (2023). Luke has received funding from BAFTA, Creative UK, Screenskills, and the Film & TV Charity to support his growth as an entrepreneur and filmmaker. Luke is currently is developing his next short film, Anklet, as a Writer/Director, as well as his first feature film, Undercurrent, written by John Lochland, and directed by John Lochland and James Loosemore. Luke is co-founder of the Queer Filmmakers Network CIC through which he has co-hosted events at SXSW London, Raindance, Iris Prize and BFI Flare, and ORIGINS: The Short Film Night which he programmes and produces every other month in partnership with COLONY. He has programmed for festivals such as Raindance and SCENE TV & Film Festival. -- Luke is queer, working class, mixed race and disabled. Filmography https://lewkdavies.com/Filmography Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:51:22 +0000 Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com/Filmography <img width="4975" height="3317" width_o="4975" height_o="3317" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3f0e02370261e83f74d7f234865a098209a0b5fd0f43452903bfe7af43da5a3/IMG_0880.jpeg" data-mid="204575618" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d3f0e02370261e83f74d7f234865a098209a0b5fd0f43452903bfe7af43da5a3/IMG_0880.jpeg" /> The Stranger’s Subject, 2024 Filmography   Undercurrent (2028)Producer - Feature Film Currently pitching for investment (script + deck available) Anklet (2027)Writer/Director/Producer Experimental Short Film In development. Stranger in My Family (2023)  Documentary (Single) Out on BBC iPlayer now ︎︎︎ Longlisted - ‘Single Documentary’ BAFTA Television Awards 2024 Nominated - ‘Best Documentary Programme’ Broadcast Awards 2024 ︎︎︎︎ The Guardian ︎︎︎︎ Heat Magazine︎︎︎︎ TV Times Savage Waters (2022) ︎︎︎Assistant Producer - Documentary (Feature)“An ode to those who dare to dream.” - Backseat Mafia︎︎︎︎ Close-Up Film The Stranger’s Subject (2024)Producer - Short Film What Would Julie Do?* (2022)Producer - BIFA-qualifying Short Film Best Production Design at Women X 2 x Best Comedy Short Awards Honourable Mention at the Comedy Short Film Awards On Rest & Movement* (2023)Producer  BAFTA & BIFA-qualifying Short Film Commissioned by The Hallé The Derealisation Dinner Party* (2023)Producer - Short FilmFunded by BFI Academy New Renaissance Film Festival Nominated - Emerging Talent & Best UK (Dark) Comedy Short Before I Do (2024)*Producer - Short Film World Premiere at Bolton Film Festival (2024) Selected for BFI Flare, Manchester Film Festival, Lytham International Film Festival and SCENE LGBTQIA+ TV & Film Festival,  London Indian Film Festival, Way OUT West Film Festival (2025) Funded by the BFI Network x National Lottery Short Film Fund*=request link to watch Education & Professional Development https://lewkdavies.com/Education-Professional-Development Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:03:21 +0000 Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com/Education-Professional-Development Education & Professional Development   M.A. Media ProductionUniversity of Salford (2017)B.A. (Hons) Film StudiesUniversity of Salford (2014)The Big Thing (Conference)Immersive Arts (2025) Self Shooting Course Landmark Film School (2023) Guide to Immersive XR, NFTs and 5G Course Creative UK (2022) Producing Certificate London Film Academy (2021)Step up to first time feature filmmaking104 Films x Screenskills (2026) SXSW 2026 DelegationGMCA x Growth Hub (2026) Ideate XR CourseCreative UK (2021) ‘Momentum’ Programme We Are Parable x Channel 4 x Sony Pictures Television (2023/24) ‘Thrive’ Freelance Development Programme Creative Access x Lee & Thompson (2023/24) Producers Collective UK Member (2023-)BFI Creative Producers Lab (2019) Achievements https://lewkdavies.com/Achievements Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:53:05 +0000 Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com/Achievements <img width="4724" height="3149" width_o="4724" height_o="3149" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b4a14da611c5f191c62e11ac2ebf927b84fc300374656891bc10a4c56edb041a/IMG_1946.jpeg" data-mid="204575059" border="0" data-scale="70" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b4a14da611c5f191c62e11ac2ebf927b84fc300374656891bc10a4c56edb041a/IMG_1946.jpeg" /> Awards & Achievements BAFTA Connect Member (2023-26) BAFTA Prince William Bursary Recipient (2023) Northern Gamechanger Award (Longlist)Elevate (2023) Young Person in Business (Finalist)North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards (2022)COVID-19 Recovery Fund RecipientFilm & TV Charity (2020/21) RTS Futures Award (Nominee)Royal Television Society (2020) Speaking Engagements https://lewkdavies.com/Speaking-Engagements Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:53:50 +0000 Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com/Speaking-Engagements Speaking Engagements Two Black Boys in Paradise (Charity Screening)Social Refuge x Rainbow Mind · 2026 Industry Day (’Authenticity’ Panel)Iris Prize Film Festival · 2025 Future Paths: Fundraising 101 (Workshop)FutureEverything · 2025 Branding, Impact & Interview Strategy (Workshop)Warner Bros. Discovery x MediaTrust · 2023 & 2024 Freelancer Mentor (Industry Event)Factory International · 2023 Industry Day for Young FilmmakersBFI Academy x HOME MCR · 2023 Documentary Filmmaking (Panel)ORIGINS · 2023 Making Ends Meet as a Filmmaker (Panel)Film Hub North · 2021 Navigating a Career in Film/TV (Workshop)The Oldham College · 2019 LGBTQ+ Representation in Film (Roundtable)Pride in Trafford · 2018 Let's Connect https://lewkdavies.com/Let-s-Connect Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:55:14 +0000 Luke Oliveira-Davies https://lewkdavies.com/Let-s-Connect Let's Connect and Create Together Whether you're a storyteller in search of a passion, inclusive producer, a company/organisation in need of an engaging, intersectional speaker, or an aspiring artist/filmmaker seeking mentorship, your search ends here. I'm passionate about bringing impactful stories to life and sharing insights that inspire. Together, we can explore the boundless landscapes of queer and marginalised narratives, crafting work that resonates and inspires change. If you're ready to make a difference and celebrate diversity through powerful storytelling, I'm here to make it happen. Let’s Talk ︎  ︎