DIRECTOR
Mitch Jenkins is an acclaimed photographer and film director known for his distinctive storytelling and visually striking work. His directorial career began with Act of Faith (2012), a short film marking the start of a fruitful collaboration with graphic novelist Alan Moore, renowned for Watchmen and V for Vendetta. This project evolved into a series of five short films, three of which—Act of Faith, Jimmy’s End, and His Heavy Heart—were compiled and released as Show Pieces in 2014. Produced through their joint production company, Orphans of the Storm, alongside Lex Records, Show Pieces premiered at FrightFest, earning attention for its bold, surreal style.
Building on this foundation, Jenkins and Moore co-created The Show, Mitch’s feature film debut. Funded by the British Film Institute (BFI) and produced by Mike Elliot of EMU Films and Tom Brown of Lex Records, the film starred Tom Burke (Mank, Living, The Souvenir) in a captivating lead role. Premiering at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in 2020, The Show garnered widespread critical acclaim for its imaginative narrative and atmospheric visuals. It is currently in development as a television series, expanding its unique universe.
Jenkins’ second feature, Prisoners of Paradise, is a lavish period drama set in 1920s Mauritius. Starring Ellie Bamber (Disney’s Willow, Nocturnal Animals) as a young orphan and Rupert Penry-Jones (Match Point, The Batman) as her enigmatic uncle, the film explores themes of love, power, and betrayal against a lush tropical backdrop. Completed in post-production, it is slated for release in 2025, promising to showcase Jenkins’ ability to blend historical depth with cinematic flair.
His third feature, A Million Days, a high-concept sci-fi thriller, stars Hermione Corfield (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) and Simon Merrells. Set in a future grappling with ecological collapse, the film premiered at FrightFest 2023 and was swiftly acquired by Signature Entertainment for a 2024 release. Critics have praised its thought-provoking premise and restrained yet impactful execution.
With a career spanning provocative shorts to ambitious features, Mitch Jenkins continues to push creative boundaries, cementing his reputation as a visionary director with a keen eye for collaboration and innovation, with several new projects presently in development.
