Duncan Cowles
Duncan Cowles (he/him) is a BAFTA Scotland Award winning documentary filmmaker whose films are often known for their heart and humour. He has directed a number of short films over the years such as Directed by Tweedie, Isabella and Taking Stock. His shorts have screened at A-list festivals such as BFI London Film Festival, and won a selection of awards at festivals such as Glasgow Short Film Festival, Open City Documentary Festival, BFI Future Film Festival, Hamburg Short Film Festival and The Smalls.
His first feature documentary Silent Men, supported by Screen Scotland & The Whickers, explores the theme of men's mental health and premiered at Sheffield Doc/Fest in 2024 and was awarded a Special Mention in the International First Features Competition.
He's won a Royal Television Society Award and been nominated three times for Best UK short film at the London Critics Circle Awards. His shorts have been regularly featured on platforms such as Short of the Week, Vimeo Staff Picks, BFI Player, It’s Nice That and BBCiPlayer.
