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Directing
Paul Cotter
Paul Cotter is best known for Vera, Shameless, Waterloo Road and The Evermoor Chronicles.
- Place of birth
- Brighton, England, UK
Biography
Born in Brighton, England, Paul studied Geography in Manchester then worked on glaciers in Pakistan, before deciding to become a filmmaker.
"Bomber", described by Variety as Paul's "impressive feature debut", premiered in competition at SXSW before winning over 12 Best Feature, Director and Actor awards at festivals worldwide, securing North American distribution through Film Movement. The Chicago Reader described "Bomber" as a "truthful indie comedy masterpiece... writer and first-time feature director Paul Cotter never puts a foot wrong." while Ray Pride in NewCity described the film as "one of the most accomplished no-budget movies I've seen... inspired... beautifully composed."
"Bomber", described by Variety as Paul's "impressive feature debut", premiered in competition at SXSW before winning over 12 Best Feature, Director and Actor awards at festivals worldwide, securing North American distribution through Film Movement. The Chicago Reader described "Bomber" as a "truthful indie comedy masterpiece... writer and first-time feature director Paul Cotter never puts a foot wrong." while Ray Pride in NewCity described the film as "one of the most accomplished no-budget movies I've seen... inspired... beautifully composed."
Known for
Filmography
- 2014The Evermoor ChroniclesDirector
- 2011VeraDirector
- 2006Waterloo RoadDirector
- 2004ShamelessDirector
- 1990Cutting EdgeAssociate Producer
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Paul Cotter been in?
Paul Cotter is best known for Vera, Shameless, Waterloo Road and The Evermoor Chronicles.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·