Working-class hero

Rather than stunt his professional development, Eran Creevy’s tough, council estate upbringing has honed his writing and directing talent, lending his debut film a realistic edge

Biography

Eran Creevy

Born: August 22, 1976.

Background: brought up in Harlow, Essex, Creevy was ‘‘a terrible student’’, but always adored film. ‘‘The day I left university without getting my degree, my friend Harry drove me into London and I went to post-production houses with my CV,” Creevy says.

He worked his way up through the industry, finding employment as a runner for films such as Layer Cake and Wimbledon, and rose to ...