Stephen Gibbons

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Stephen Gibbons (born April 29, 1971, Swindon) is director and film maker.

The UK-born, director Stephen Gibbons started making movies at the age of 11 and was consistently dedicated to becoming a Director.

Stephen proceeded to make a huge selection of mini "cops and robbers" films with his peers, which led him to discover his passion for writing and directing. This full time "hobby that soon became an obsession" continued all through his formative years, and when leaving College after a successful 2 year course in Film and Communication, Stephen set up his own commercial production company.

Stephen was producer, director and narrator of "The Florida Blue"; shot at the Kennedy Space Centre, the film documented the flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-83. His big breakthrough was the short film "Drug Abuse" (2000) which he wrote and directed.

Stephen is a full voting member of BAFTA (British Academy of Film & Television Arts).