Screen director | Senior creative

Raised in a small Welsh town by English parents, Clare Sturges was drawn to storytelling to make sense of the world.

She has been recognised nationally and internationally for her acclaimed films. Her award-winning advertising work has reached millions of people.

Clare is currently freelancing as a screen director and senior creative through film + tv production companies and creative agencies.

  • Clare Sturges’ body of work addresses universal human experiences, such as grief, loss, empowerment and marginalisation, through emotionally resonant storytelling. She leverages film not just to entertain, but to educate and spark empathy. In doing so, she has made a meaningful, positive impact through her storytelling, especially in the realms of social awareness, mental health, grief, gender equality and amplifying marginalised voices.

    Award‑winning, purpose‑driven filmmaking

    Clare received the BAFTA Cymru Breakthrough Award in 2015 for Sexwork, Love & Mr Right, and the BAFTA Cymru Short Film Award in 2016 for My Brief Eternity, which poignantly explores terminal cancer and grief. These films tackle heavy, meaningful topics, often from under-represented perspectives.

    Her short drama The Arborist (2020) examined grief over a lost twin (inspired by her own experience), receiving BAFTA Cymru recognition and praise for its emotional depth and “devastating visual storytelling”.

    Documentary + social impact

    In 2024/2025, Clare directed Surviving The Tunisia Beach Attack, an Amazon Original feature that revisits one of the most devastating terror attacks involving British tourists. The film reached No.4 in the UK on Prime Video and was widely commended for its sensitive treatment of trauma and resilience.

    Clare brings the same level of care and social awareness to her commercial projects. Her films for Mencap, featuring people with learning disabilities, have been described by the charity as “compelling and truthful,” opening up essential conversations around friendship, love, and autonomy.

    Empowering under‑represented voices

    From celebrating women’s stories to addressing social justice, Clare's platforming of marginalized perspectives – along with her documentaries, written dramas and work in commercials – showcase a wider cultural sensitivity.

    Industry influence + advocacy

    As the first woman to win BAFTA Cymru’s Breakthrough Award, and a member of BAFTA and Directors UK, Clare serves as a role model and advocate for diversity in the creative sector. Clare’s films don’t just tell stories, they deepen empathy, challenge assumptions and invite us to connect more deeply with the world around us.