Directing
Chris Wade
Born
1985-05-07 (41)
Place of birth
Leeds, England, UK
Known for
Directing
Credits
3 titles
Chris Wade is a Leeds based musician, writer, filmmaker and artist. He is most known for his critically acclaimed music project DODSON AND FOGG. He worked with the late Rik Mayall on an audio recording of his novel Cutey and the Sofaguard, records with Nigel Planer under the name Rainsmoke and pens books on music and film, as well as writing the ongoing Hound Dawg Magazine. He also wrote and directed the film, THE APPLE PICKER, featuring Nigel Planer and Toyah Willcox, which was picked as official selection for the Sydney World Film Festival. His first documentary was about the jazz singing surrealist George Melly, which was premiered at the Chelsea Arts Club in October 2018 and went on to …
Known for
NRDocumentary look at the final two decades of the Orson Welles's career, featuring interviews with actor Norman Eshley, personal assistant Dorian Bond, and Henry Jaglom.
The Immortal Orson Welles
2019
NRChris Wade's documentary film is a personal, intimate and affectionate look at the life and work of Lindsay Anderson, the legendary film and theatre director behind if. - and O Lucky Man. With new recollections from director Stephen Frears, if - star David Wood, plus actor and friend Brian Pettifer, Memories of Lindsay Anderson paints a portrait of a stubborn, self assured artist, an anti establishment non conformist who refused to play the game, and a private man who, though on the surface seemed confident, held his emotional cards close to his chest. This is an in depth study of one of our most brilliant yet undervalued filmmakers.
Memories of Lindsay Anderson
2019
NRWriter, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade explores the life and career of legendary movie director KEN RUSSELL, one of cinema's most innovative and daring figures. Featuring new interviews with his son Xavier, and collaborators Judith Paris, Emma Millions and Scott Antony, this is a warm homage to a true maverick, a man who did things his way, while refusing to compromise his unique vision.
Ken Russell: Portrait of a Maverick
2019
Behind the camera
NRDocumentary look at the final two decades of the Orson Welles's career, featuring interviews with actor Norman Eshley, personal assistant Dorian Bond, and Henry Jaglom.
The Immortal Orson Welles
2019
NRChris Wade's documentary film is a personal, intimate and affectionate look at the life and work of Lindsay Anderson, the legendary film and theatre director behind if. - and O Lucky Man. With new recollections from director Stephen Frears, if - star David Wood, plus actor and friend Brian Pettifer, Memories of Lindsay Anderson paints a portrait of a stubborn, self assured artist, an anti establishment non conformist who refused to play the game, and a private man who, though on the surface seemed confident, held his emotional cards close to his chest. This is an in depth study of one of our most brilliant yet undervalued filmmakers.
Memories of Lindsay Anderson
2019
NRWriter, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade explores the life and career of legendary movie director KEN RUSSELL, one of cinema's most innovative and daring figures. Featuring new interviews with his son Xavier, and collaborators Judith Paris, Emma Millions and Scott Antony, this is a warm homage to a true maverick, a man who did things his way, while refusing to compromise his unique vision.
Ken Russell: Portrait of a Maverick
2019