Characters are the heart of every story.

For Liam Calvert, filmmaking begins with the relationships, conflicts, and connections between people, whether it’s civilians caught in the chaos of World War II, a mother and daughter saying goodbye, workers in a pub, or simply two strangers on the street. His films put character first.

Originally from Leeds, Liam studied Film and Television in Southampton, beginning his career with a focus on editing. As his passion for storytelling deepened, he went on to complete an MA in Film Production, where he wrote and directed a series of award-winning shorts that established his voice as a filmmaker.

Liam went on to work in the assistant directing departments of major productions for the BBC, Channel 4, and Disney, before stepping behind the camera himself to direct his debut feature A Night Like This. Starring Alexander Lincoln and David Bradley, the film premiered at BFI Flare in March 2025 and has since screened internationally in Italy, Florida, and California. It will be released in UK cinemas in Autumn 2025.

He is now developing his second feature film alongside several other projects, while also mentoring young filmmakers through workshops and serving as a script reader.