Ella Greenwood

Directing

Ella Greenwood

Born

2001-04-30 (25)

Place of birth

London, England

Known for

Directing

Credits

18 titles

Ella Greenwood is a British Filmmaker, Writer, and Mental Health Advocate, born and raised in London, England, whose work has screened at BAFTA & ACADEMY Qualifying Festivals and has been featured by the likes of Variety, Deadline, Grazia, Huffington Post and Refinery29.  She is the Founder of Broken Flames Productions, a Women of the Future Award Winner & a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree. Aged 18, she wrote, directed & produced her first film 'Faulty Roots' which was nominated for an Award by Film The House which is run by Parliament and sponsored by Disney, Lionsgate, Warner Bros and more. Faulty Roots was selected for BAFTA Qualifying festivals including Carmarthen Bay at which she won the…

Known for

Film credits

Behind the camera

Smudged Smile poster
NR

Zoe is a joyful teenager whose infectious love for life elevates everyone around her. Her sweet 16 is coming up; everything is going well in Zoe’s world. But a smile can paint a thousand stories. Struggling with her mental health whilst maintaining the goofy, happy image that everyone knows and loves, Zoe faces an inner turmoil that overshadows what is meant to be the most exciting night of her year.

Smudged Smile

2021

Smudged Smile poster
NR

Zoe is a joyful teenager whose infectious love for life elevates everyone around her. Her sweet 16 is coming up; everything is going well in Zoe’s world. But a smile can paint a thousand stories. Struggling with her mental health whilst maintaining the goofy, happy image that everyone knows and loves, Zoe faces an inner turmoil that overshadows what is meant to be the most exciting night of her year.

Smudged Smile

2021

Self-Charm poster
NR

A teenager struggling with self-harm is recommended multiple alternatives by a therapist but each to no avail. The next suggestion? To care for a plant as if it's herself.

Self-Charm

Self-Charm poster
NR

A teenager struggling with self-harm is recommended multiple alternatives by a therapist but each to no avail. The next suggestion? To care for a plant as if it's herself.

Self-Charm

Faulty Roots poster
NR

Two teens with different genetic conditions are forced to form a friendship.

Faulty Roots

Faulty Roots poster
NR

Two teens with different genetic conditions are forced to form a friendship.

Faulty Roots

Breaking Plans poster
10.0

Emma, Sarah, and Amelia are best friends navigating their way through 5th-grade life together. The friendship is tested when Sarah seemingly abandons Emma, Amelia and their school project for reasons that shock Emma and Amelia. The story explores the struggles of children who encounter family challenges, the avenues of support and the importance of genuine and strong friendships in our lives.

Breaking Plans

2024

Why Wouldn't I Be? poster
10.0

A 17-year old hits breaking point and questions why he wasn't able to reach out for help.

Why Wouldn't I Be?

2022

Why Wouldn't I Be? poster
10.0

A 17-year old hits breaking point and questions why he wasn't able to reach out for help.

Why Wouldn't I Be?

2022

Twofold poster
NR

As New Year's Eve festivities are underway on the floor above them, Allie and Erin have a chance encounter down below. But when Allie recognises Erin from over a decade ago, the past breaks the surface, and fireworks ensue.

Twofold

2023

Dreary Days poster
NR

Being different from your family can suck, especially when they constantly remind you of it.

Dreary Days

Dreary Days poster
NR

Being different from your family can suck, especially when they constantly remind you of it.

Dreary Days

Better Get Better poster
10.0

Best friends Scarlett and Freya are practically inseparable but when Scarlett breaks her ankle and Freya starts struggling with her mental health, the difference in how they're treated starts to change this.

Better Get Better

Better Get Better poster
10.0

Best friends Scarlett and Freya are practically inseparable but when Scarlett breaks her ankle and Freya starts struggling with her mental health, the difference in how they're treated starts to change this.

Better Get Better

Bibimbap for One poster
NR

After the passing of her Mother, Hana struggles to enjoy the dishes that she used to have as a child. An unusual encounter with an elderly neighbor, Bernard, disrupts her plans for the rest of the day. As they form a bond over time, the old man unknowingly helps Hana put things into perspective.

Bibimbap for One

2023