Adam Stephen Kelly's journey as a writer began at a remarkably young age, with his first published articles appearing in a local West Sussex newspaper while he was still a student at Steyning Grammar School in England. This early start set the stage for a prolific writing career, with Kelly eventually becoming a well-established contributor to prominent publications such as Ain't It Cool News, Rolling Stone, and GQ.
As Kelly continued to hone his craft and build a reputation as a respected voice in the world of cinema, he made the transition from writing to filmmaking, working on a number of independent feature films before making his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film Done In. The film's success was nothing short of meteoric, with international critics praising its unique style and direction, leading to its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2014.
Following the film's festival run, Done In was released on Crypt TV, the genre movie network founded by renowned filmmaker and actor Eli Roth, in June 2015. The film's success continued to build momentum, with Kelly being featured on ITV's Good Morning Britain and the film being hailed as a standout in the world of independent cinema.
Kelly's success with Done In led to him being approached to direct the crime thriller Kill Kane, starring Vinnie Jones, in April 2015. That same month, Done In won the inaugural Brian Hibbard Award at the Cardiff Independent Film Festival, capping off an impressive festival run.
Today, Adam Stephen Kelly serves as the Senior Vice President of Shogun Films, a leading independent production company based in London. His latest film, the gangland drama Nemesis, stars an impressive cast of British actors, including Billy Murray, Nick Moran, Julian Glover, and Frank Harper.
