Christian’s work sits between vérité grit and poetic visual flair — always people-first and unfiltered. From the XL Bully underworld to Liverpool nail salons and the UK jazz scene, his films feel alive, intimate and warm. He shoots solo with quiet confidence, earning deep trust. He’s known as a filmmaker who listens more than he speaks, then delivers something unforgettable.
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Christian is a two-time RTS (Royal Television Society) Award-winning documentary director and producer, renowned for his authentic, personal storytelling. For over a decade, his films have illuminated communities, institutions, and subcultures—past and present—blending sensitivity, style, and humour to earn widespread acclaim.
His most recent RTS Award recognised Merseyside Detectives (Channel 4, 2025), a major access-led series built on an exclusive agreement Christian secured with Merseyside Police—opening up real-time detective work with a level of trust rarely granted to a camera crew. It follows his first RTS Award for Nail Bar Boys (BBC, 2021), a gripping series secured through the fiercely competitive Northern Voice scheme (2020), which showcased his knack for uncovering hidden stories and his dedication to spotlighting vital social issues.
Before that, Christian made his mark with The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On (2019), his first major commission while heading the Factual department at LA Productions—an indie powerhouse behind Jimmy McGovern's iconic works. Presented by Paul McGann (Doctor Who, Withnail and I), this archive-rich film took viewers on an immersive dive into Liverpool's legendary music scene, captivating audiences across 40 countries and premiering in Beverly Hills.
Christian's musical lens sharpened with Jazz UK: Spitting Fire (BBC Four, 2022), a vibrant exploration of Britain's young jazz revolutionaries. Blending genres and improvisation, these artists are redefining the sound—and the film's warm reception has rippled through the UK and European music scenes, now thrilling festival crowds in Japan and South Africa.
Over the last few years, Christian has filmed an observational BBC Two series at Paris's Moulin Rouge, and directed Death Row Dogs, a hard-hitting Channel 4 documentary following the run-up to the XL Bully ban. On E4, his RTS Award-winning Love Triangle is now two seasons deep, while on BBC One he directed alongside Bill Bailey for Extraordinary Portraits.
Alongside his directing work, Christian co-founded LA Factual, leading development strategy and securing prime-time commissions for BBC, Channel 4 and Sky. He is currently developing a premium feature documentary for Sky Documentaries.
With a portfolio as diverse as it is impactful, Christian crafts thought-provoking stories that bridge cultures and leave a lasting impression.
