Malcolm Venville

Directing

Malcolm Venville

Born

1962-09-05 (64)

Place of birth

Birmingham, England, UK

Known for

Directing

Credits

6 titles

Malcolm Venville is a British photographer, filmmaker, and director known for his visually striking work across advertising, film, and portrait photography. Born in Birmingham, England, he began his career as a photographer, developing a signature style characterized by dramatic lighting and unique, often gritty storytelling. His work has been published in top magazines and used by prominent brands in campaigns worldwide. Venville transitioned to filmmaking with his feature film debut 44 Inch Chest (2009), a darkly humorous drama featuring Ray Winstone, John Hurt, and Ian McShane. He also directed Henry’s Crime (2010), a romantic crime-comedy starring Keanu Reeves and James Caan. Known for …

Known for

Henry's Crime poster
5.8

An aimless man is sent to prison for a crime he did not commit, an ex-con targets the same bank he was sent away for robbing.

Henry's Crime

2010

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition poster
8.5

With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

2026

44 Inch Chest poster
5.5

Colin is in agony, shattered by his wife’s infidelity, so his friends kidnap the wife's lover so he can have his revenge.

44 Inch Chest

2009

And We Go Green poster
6.9

Professional drivers on the international Formula E circuit — like Formula One, but with eco-friendly electric cars — race for victory across 10 cities.

And We Go Green

2019

Silent Film poster
8.0

Being brought up by deaf parents did not hinder director Malcolm Venville. Instead, it opened his eyes to a whole new world of vivid images. Silent Film is an 11-minute film documenting his parents' romance.

Silent Film

1996

No artwork available
NR

A documentary about the actress who played Miss Torso, the dancer that caught James Stewart's eye in Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Rear Window.

Remembering Miss Torso

2004

Behind the camera

Henry's Crime poster
5.8

An aimless man is sent to prison for a crime he did not commit, an ex-con targets the same bank he was sent away for robbing.

Henry's Crime

2010

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition poster
8.5

With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

2026

44 Inch Chest poster
5.5

Colin is in agony, shattered by his wife’s infidelity, so his friends kidnap the wife's lover so he can have his revenge.

44 Inch Chest

2009

And We Go Green poster
6.9

Professional drivers on the international Formula E circuit — like Formula One, but with eco-friendly electric cars — race for victory across 10 cities.

And We Go Green

2019

Silent Film poster
8.0

Being brought up by deaf parents did not hinder director Malcolm Venville. Instead, it opened his eyes to a whole new world of vivid images. Silent Film is an 11-minute film documenting his parents' romance.

Silent Film

1996

No artwork available
NR

A documentary about the actress who played Miss Torso, the dancer that caught James Stewart's eye in Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Rear Window.

Remembering Miss Torso

2004