Bio

Martin Cannon is a writer & filmmaker based in Barry, South Wales. His films have played in festivals such as Encounters Film Festival and British Shorts Festival Berlin. His short film “Amusements" was part of BAFTA Cymru’s 2017 young filmmaker programme in Bangor. He was selected as a Writer/Director for the 2019 BAFTA Crew & BFI Network scheme. His co-written comedy pilot 'Pleasure People' aired on BBC Radio Wales in November 2020. He often looks at the every day with a comedic perspective, featuring characters who feel like outsiders in society. He also dislikes writing in the third person.