Daisy-May embarked on an unconventional filmmaking journey, commencing in 2013 when she began capturing her and her family's experiences of homelessness while residing in a hostel. This unique approach led to the creation of her debut feature documentary, Half Way, which garnered critical acclaim and earned nominations for Best Cinema Documentary at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) and the Grierson Awards.
Following the success of Half Way, Daisy-May was awarded the prestigious BAFTA Breakthrough award, which facilitated her collaboration with Parkville Pictures. She subsequently wrote her first scripted feature, Lollipop, a film that explores the theme of sisterhood and the human capacity for joy in the face of adversity. The film was a powerful process of alchemy, with many cast members drawn from the lived experiences depicted in the film.
During the production of Lollipop, Daisy-May co-directed her second feature documentary, Holloway, which delves into similar themes. This documentary recently won the Audience Award for Best Feature Documentary at the British Film Institute's (BFI) London Film Festival.
Through her own experiences of homelessness, Daisy-May gained a profound understanding of the transformative power of storytelling, which she believes has the capacity to turn pain into medicine. As a result, she has dedicated her career to crafting raw, honest, and heart-centered stories that prioritize love and integrity throughout the filmmaking process.
Daisy-May has also pursued training in ancient healing modalities, emotional processing, and energy work, which she incorporates into her film creation process. She is passionate about both fiction and documentary filmmaking, as well as the healing potential of film. Her goal is to transform the culture surrounding filmmaking into a space characterized by shared vulnerability, connection, and heart-centered storytelling.
Both Holloway and Lollipop were produced with a trauma-informed approach.
Currently, Daisy-May is writing her second feature fiction film in collaboration with Parkville Pictures and BBC Films.
