Phil Hawkins is a renowned feature film and commercials director, boasting an impressive portfolio of high-profile television campaigns worldwide and six indie feature films released by prominent studios such as Sony, Netflix, and Lionsgate. His work traverses a diverse range of genres, including adaptations of Greek tragedy, young adult novels, comedy satire, and psychological thrillers, consistently infusing his projects with a cinematic and emotional depth.
Phil's directorial debut in the studio feature film sphere was "Prancer: A Christmas Tale," a Universal Pictures and Sky Studios production starring Oscar-nominated James Cromwell. His most recent endeavor is his second film for Sky Studios, "Robin And The Hoods," a family action-adventure starring Oscar-nominee Naomie Harris, Gwendoline Christie, and a talented cast of young actors. This highly anticipated film, set to release in Summer 2024, has been described as a thrilling amalgamation of "The Goonies" and "Game Of Thrones."
In addition to his commercial and feature film work, Phil has also ventured into the realm of fan filmmaking. His passion project, "Star Wars Origins," is likely the most expensive fan film ever created. Spanning three years and shot on location in the Sahara Desert, this epic re-telling of the Star Wars saga combines Phil's love of action-adventure, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones. Mark Hamill himself has praised the film, and it has received widespread critical acclaim as an "epic masterpiece."
