Brek Taylor has had a distinguished career spanning over fifteen years, directing and producing for theatre, television, and film. Her impressive portfolio includes work for renowned organizations such as the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, and the European Capital of Culture.
Originally trained as a ballet dancer, Brek transitioned into production, showcasing her versatility and creativity. Notable highlights include writing, directing, and producing her first play at the tender age of 19, which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival. She also edited 65 one-hour documentaries for National Geographic's "Explorer's Journal" and collaborated with 34 countries to deliver a 24-hour international Shakespeare theatre event.
Brek's feature film experience began in the S16mm cutting room of veteran film director Tony Palmer on the "Kindness of Strangers". She has since worked on various projects, including development and production roles at Outpost/@Radical Media, where she contributed to films such as "Brothers Grimm" and "The Infidel".
In addition to her feature film work, Brek has directed imaginative and compelling productions, often in collaboration with other creatives. Notable examples include the live action and puppetry love story "Ruth's Tooth" with Jim Henson's Creature Workshop, and the Film London-funded "Dead Bird" with sound designer Scanner.
As a passionate advocate for passing on her knowledge and experience, Brek lectures at Greenwich University on practical film-making and has worked as a production executive for "London Calling" with Film London and the BFI to support outstanding short film-making talent. She has also run the North London scheme for seven years, devising and delivering training and producing over 35 short films.
Currently, Brek is developing features, including the retro rom-com "My Moscow Miseducation", which received development funding from the BFI and is set to shoot in 2016. She is also working on other projects with writers Lou Gerring and Julie Mayhew.
