Nick Broomfield

Nick Broomfield studied law at Cardiff, and political science at Essex University, he then went onto study film at the National Film School, under Professor Colin Young. Nick was originally influenced by the observational style of Fred Wiseman, Robert Leacock and Pennebaker, before moving on largely by accident to the more idiosyncratic style for which he is better known. While making ‘Driving Me Crazy’ in 1988 a film hopelessly out of control, Nick decided to place himself and the producer of the film in the story, as a way of making sense of the event. This experience led to a greater sense of freedom, from the confines of observational cinema, and led to a more investigative and experimental type of film making. Nick Broomfield has received many awards for his work including: Sundance first prize; and a British Academy Award.