Director

Eddy Bell

Eddy Bell has worked in almost every film department, graduated as Valedictorian from the Victorian College of the Arts, and even hosted Belgian TV. In his commercial directing career to date, he’s collaborated with major brands such as Toyota, Volkswagen, KFC, OPSM, The Australian Government, and The Australian Air Force. Known for creating characters that audiences connect with - grounded, emotionally true, and often surprisingly funny - Eddy believes the best narratives unfold when character drives story and story, in turn, pushes back. That dynamic sits at the heart of his work. Eddy’s short films have been awarded top prizes at the Sydney Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival, and Flickerfest (Best Australian Short 2014 & 2022). He’s won an Australian Directors Guild Award, was nominated for the 2014 AACTAs, and was recognised at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a Gold at the Young Director Awards. His passion for storytelling and knack for capturing authentic performances - whether from children, actors, animals, or people he finds in the street - continue to set him apart in the industry.