Elliott Lester is a multi-disciplinary director with a deep love for storytelling in all its forms. He began his career as an award winning music video and commercial director, taking home Clios, Telly Awards and Cannes Lions for his work. Lester has done work for major brands including McDonald’s, Lexus and Sony and has directed iconic videos for artists including 30 Seconds to Mars, The Fray and Jessica Simpson. In 2006 Lester made his theatrical filmmaking debut with the ensemble feature LOVE IS THE DRUG, which competed at Sundance.
He followed up with the Jason Statham/Paddy Considine starrerBLITZ (2011). In 2013 he completed filming on NIGHTINGALE., which will have its premiere at The LosAngeles Film Festival. Lester is about to launch the tv show CHOP SHOP for Paramount/Insurge. Aswell as Directing, Lester has recently Produced two feature films, Basmati Blues, which stars the award winning Brie Larson and Donald Sutherland as well as Captive, which Stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara. Lester resides in Los Angeles with his son, Levi.
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