Charlotte Wells

Charlotte Wells (born 13 June 1987) is a Scottish director, writer, and producer. She is known for her feature film debut Aftersun (2022),[1] for which she received a number of accolades, including Gotham and British Independent Film Awards.[2]

For the 19th-century American phrenologist and publisher, see Charlotte Fowler Wells. For the fictional character, see Harlots (TV series) § Cast and characters.
Charlotte Wells
Born
Charlotte Anna Wells

(1987-06-13) 13 June 1987
Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland
Alma mater
Years active2014–present
Websitecharlotte-wells.com

Early life and education

Wells was born in Edinburgh. She attended secondary school at the independent George Heriot's School.[3]

Wells was interested in film from a young age, but did not initially pursue it. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from King's College London and then a Master of Arts from Oxford University. She went into finance and rediscovered film through helping Callum Just, a school friend, run Digital Orchard, a post-production and DIT agency.[4] She used this experience to apply to New York University's joint business and film graduate program with the intention of becoming a producer. She completed a dual Master of Fine Arts and Master of Business Administration at Tisch School of the Arts and the Stern School.

While at NYU, Wells created three short films: Tuesday (2015) featuring Megan McGill, which earned Wells the Best Writer Nominee at BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards 2016;[5] Laps (2016) featuring Thea Brooks, which earned Wells Special Jury Recognition at the SXSW Short Film Awards;[6] and Blue Christmas (2017) featuring Jamie Robson and Michelle Duncan.[7]

Career

Wells was a fellow at the 2020 Sundance Institute Screenwriters and Directors Labs with her feature film debut Aftersun, which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. The film is a drama starring Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio. She received many accolades as a breakthrough director and appeared on numerous year-end lists. Aftersun received an Academy Award nomination for Paul Mescal's performance.

Accolades
Year Association Category Film Result Ref.
2022 BIFA Award Best Director Aftersun Won [8]
2022 Gotham Independent Film Awards Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award Won [2]
2022 New York Film Critics Circle Best First Film Won [9]
2022 National Society of Film Critics Best Director Won
2023 Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film Won [10]
2023 BAFTA Awards Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer Won

References
  1. Wise, Damon (November 3, 2022). "Charlotte Wells On The Surprise Success Of Her Festival Hit 'Aftersun': 'I'm a Little in Awe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  2. Kay, Jeremy (28 November 2022). "'Everything Everywhere All At Once', 'Aftersun' director Charlotte Wells among 2022 Gothams winners". Screen Daily. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  3. "Twitter account of the English Department of George Heriot's School, Edinburgh". 1 December 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  4. Abraham, Raphael (11 November 2022). "Director Charlotte Wells on her debut Aftersun — the most lauded British film of the year". Financial Times. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  5. "Winners Announced: BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards 2016". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. April 14, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  6. "SXSW 2019 Film Award Winners". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  7. Macaulay, Scott (2022). "25 New Faces of Independent Film: Charlotte Wells". Filmmaker. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  8. Ntim, Zac (4 December 2022). "Best Director". British Independent Film Awards. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  9. Davis, Clayton (2 December 2022). "New York Film Critics Circle Announcing 2022 Winners". Variety. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  10. Tapp, Tom (February 18, 2023). "DGA Awards: Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert Win for Everything Everywhere All At Once – Complete Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
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