Lea Turner came to directing via copywriting, a route that gave her a sharp instinct for narrative economy that’s very much still present in her films. Trained in commercial directing at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, she has built a body of work spanning commercials, short films and music videos. Her films have been recognised at some of the industry’s most respected platforms, including the Young Director Award, Ciclope and the New Creators’ Showcase at Cannes.

Lea brings a distinctly cinematic eye and a refined visual sensibility to UK advertising, underpinned by a talent for drawing out authentic, naturalistic performances. A director as comfortable with visual craft as she is with character, Lea is a fresh, compelling choice for brands with something real to say.