Biography
Jo was born in Northampton and holds a PGCE in Secondary Education, BA Hons in Theology & Media and a Post Graduate Diploma in Screen Acting. Jo runs her own production company - Aston Productions.
An award-winning director of Irish descent, noted for her ability to cast, create drama, evoke emotion and pace a script to screen. A shadow director to Jon East on KILLING EVE (BBC America) and Jennie Darnell on TRIGGER POINT (ITV). A rare opportunity that has allowed her to develop her own unique style for TV and film directing, a style that is attracting much attention. Jo has moved into episodic TV most recently with the BBC and continues to develop a slate of TV and Film projects.
Full Voting Member of BAFTA.Directors UK Inspire programme.
BFI x BAFTA Crew
“I grew up watching Star Wars, reading mythology, loving film and wanting to live in the worlds created on screen. As a director I am not afraid to inspire, motivate or challenge. My passion for visual storytelling is paramount. There is nothing more exciting than uncovering what makes the characters tick and how to tell that on the screen.” says writer/director Jo Southwell.
Production Company Website: www.AstonProductions.co.uk
Director’s Website: www.JoSouthwell.com
You can also follow daily updates on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/southwelljo
Twitter: @JoSouthwell
Instagram: @jo_southwell1
