About
Jason Figgis was born in Ranelagh, Dublin, and attended St. Mary’s College in Rathmines before studying Art at Ballyfermot Senior College in Dublin. After working for Murakami-Wolf Animation Studios and Steven Spielberg’s Amblimation Studios, he went on to study business and worked as communications dealer accounts management before setting up his own film production company, October Eleven Pictures.
Figgis directed his first feature film, THE TWILIGHT HOUR, in collaboration with photographer Simon Marsden in 2003. This documentary feature, narrated by John Hurt, was acquired and distributed by the Discovery Network to 100 countries. Figgis was then invited to join the Screen Director’s Guild of Ireland and the BBC Director Training Programme, where he shadowed Game Of Thrones-director, Ciaran Donnely on the set of GEORGE GENTLY, starring Martin Shaw. This led to him receiving several directing projects, including a documentary feature about the King’s Head Theatre in Islington, called A MAVERICK IN LONDON, starring Alan Rickman, Richard E. Grant and Joanna Lumley.
Through his own company, October Eleven Pictures, Figgis directed several significant documentaries, including SIMON MARSDEN: A LIFE IN PICTURES, DIE STRONG, GLADIATOR SCHOOL, LOVE? and SHIRLEY BAKER: LIFE THROUGH A LENS. His most recent documentaries were BRAM STOKER: FATHER OF DRACULA in collaboration with the Bram Stoker Estate, and JACK THE RIPPER: THE CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT.
Figgis also wrote, directed and edited his own independent feature films, including the visually captivating THE GHOST OF WINIFRED MEEKS with BIFA winner Lara Belmont, and CODE RED SPAIN, starring Peter M. Smith. His art-house thriller, LOOKER, was recently nominated for Best Independent Film 2026 at the Underground Cinema Festival in Dublin.
In 2025-2026 Figgis was asked to direct the Stage Musical MOONLIGHT: THE PHILIP LYNOTT ENIGMA, which went on to have a sold out run in Ireland and a UK tour, commencing at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.
Figgis recently signed up as co-producer and narrator of THE JUBILEE SERIES, a collection of 50 picture books with films and activities for children, by award-winning author Anna Emm. The series is set to roll out in the UK over the next three years, starting with THE FIFTEENTH BOY, which was released in August 2026.
Figgis currently has several personal projects and collaborations in development.
Figgis directed his first feature film, THE TWILIGHT HOUR, in collaboration with photographer Simon Marsden in 2003. This documentary feature, narrated by John Hurt, was acquired and distributed by the Discovery Network to 100 countries. Figgis was then invited to join the Screen Director’s Guild of Ireland and the BBC Director Training Programme, where he shadowed Game Of Thrones-director, Ciaran Donnely on the set of GEORGE GENTLY, starring Martin Shaw. This led to him receiving several directing projects, including a documentary feature about the King’s Head Theatre in Islington, called A MAVERICK IN LONDON, starring Alan Rickman, Richard E. Grant and Joanna Lumley.
Through his own company, October Eleven Pictures, Figgis directed several significant documentaries, including SIMON MARSDEN: A LIFE IN PICTURES, DIE STRONG, GLADIATOR SCHOOL, LOVE? and SHIRLEY BAKER: LIFE THROUGH A LENS. His most recent documentaries were BRAM STOKER: FATHER OF DRACULA in collaboration with the Bram Stoker Estate, and JACK THE RIPPER: THE CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT.
Figgis also wrote, directed and edited his own independent feature films, including the visually captivating THE GHOST OF WINIFRED MEEKS with BIFA winner Lara Belmont, and CODE RED SPAIN, starring Peter M. Smith. His art-house thriller, LOOKER, was recently nominated for Best Independent Film 2026 at the Underground Cinema Festival in Dublin.
In 2025-2026 Figgis was asked to direct the Stage Musical MOONLIGHT: THE PHILIP LYNOTT ENIGMA, which went on to have a sold out run in Ireland and a UK tour, commencing at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.
Figgis recently signed up as co-producer and narrator of THE JUBILEE SERIES, a collection of 50 picture books with films and activities for children, by award-winning author Anna Emm. The series is set to roll out in the UK over the next three years, starting with THE FIFTEENTH BOY, which was released in August 2026.
Figgis currently has several personal projects and collaborations in development.
Completed works
• Directed IFTA nominated Discovery Channel documentary THE TWILIGHT HOUR.
• Directed the Sky Arts documentary A MAVERICK IN LONDON (featuring Alan Rickman, Richard E. Grant and Joanna Lumley).
• Directed the Nikon sponsored documentary SIMON MARSDEN: A LIFE IN PICTURES (featuring Sir John Hurt).
• Wrote, directed and edited THE GHOST OF WINIFRED MEEKS (starring BIFA winner Lara Belmont), released by High Fliers/Pinewood Studios.
• Directed the critically acclaimed LOVE?, written and presented by Samantha Beckinsale and released on Amazon Prime and Tubi.
• Directed the official music videos for the QUEEN OF ENGLAND’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS in 2022.
• Restored the classic German horror film NOSFERATU for the 100th anniversary, distributed on Amazon Prime, Biblio+, Tubi.
• Directed and edited the authorised film THE GIRL ON THE BALCONY - looking at the making of Franco Zeffirelli’s ROMEO AND JULIET through the eyes of its star Olivia Hussey
• Directed and edited the six-part documentary series COLIN WILSON: HIS LIFE AND WORK, about the life and career of the prolific writer and philosopher, in collaboration with the Wilson Estate, which had its world premiere at GhostFlix TV and a UK series premiere at Cube Cinema Bristol.
• Directed two additional feature documentaries as part of the above Colin Wilson collection, both premiering at the UK Colin Wilson Convention.
• Completed the authorised documentary SUSAN GEORGE: WHAT’S LIFE IF YOU DON’T TAKE YOUR CHANCES! - written and narrated by George, which looks at the life and career as a major Hollywood star.
• Directed and edited feature documentary SHIRLEY BAKER: LIFE THROUGH A LENS about the life of the celebrated English street photographer, sponsored by the British Photographic Society / Manchester City Council and distributed on Amazon Prime.
• Directed and edited the documentary feature JACK THE RIPPER: THE CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT in collaboration with journalist John West and leading Ripper Experts Michael L. Hawley and Stewart P. Evans.
• Directed and edited the documentary feature BRAM STOKER: FATHER OF DRACULA in collaboration with journalist John West and the Bram Stoker Estate.
• Directed and edited THE GHOST CHRONICLES for release on German streamer GhostFlix TV.
• Directed the award-nominated feature THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE LANE (starring BAFTA Winner Patrick Bergin), distributed by Bayview Entertainment to Amazon prime.
• Wrote, directed and edited the multi-award-nominated Spanish action film CODE RED: SPAIN, released on Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Prime.
• Wrote, directed and edited the art-house feature film LOOKER (starring Steven Jess, Peter M. Smith, Katherine Lynch and Brian Kennedy) and nominated for Best Independent Film at the 2026 Underground Cinema Festival in Dublin.
• Directed the critically acclaimed Stage Rock Musical MOONLIGHT: THE PHILIP LYNOTT ENIGMA that went on to have a sold out run in Ireland and subsequent UK tour, commencing at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.
Work in production
• The Welsh set psychological drama JANE FINDS THE SEA FRIGHTENING - (featuring OSCAR, EMMY and BAFTA nominee Lesley Manville and GOLDEN GLOBE nominee and BAFTA winner Toby Jones).
• A MAN FOR ALL REASONS - a documentary about the life and work of former Boston mayor Ray Flynn.
• POLTERGEIST, in association with writer John West, Alan Murdie from The Ghost Club, and the Guy Lyon Playfair Estate.
• Co-directing JOHN LENNON 1980, a documentary-collaboration with best selling Beatles writer Dr. Kenneth Womack, in partnership with Running Woman Productions in New York.
Other collaborations
• Co-producer, editor and narrator on THE JUBILEE SERIES (a collection of 50 picture books and films for children, written by award-winning author Anna Emm, set to roll out in the UK over the next three years, starting August 2026)
Contact
mail@jasonfiggis.com
