It was successful enough for yates to return with reggie yates extreme russia in april 2015 for bbc three. Category films tag last little girl lauren cato monologue quason matthews short film shelter short film dir. Oct 26, 2017 in 2014, reggie wrote and directed the comedy short film, date night, which won best uk short film at the london independent film festival and has recently completed his latest short film shelter, presented by bbc films. Idris elbas new debut yardie to premiere at sundance 2018. A short film written and directed by reggie yates, starring tosin cole and. He is an actor writer and director, known for the voice uk 2012, top of the pops 2003 and doctor who 2007. Reggie is back in the directors chair for his latest short film project, shelter. Everyone has a story to tell, and shelter is a short film that exists within the realm of the uncomfortable judgements we all make based on our own journey. Reginald reggie yates born 31 may 1983 is a british actor, television presenter and radio dj. Reggie yates was born in archway, london, england, united kingdom in. Nov 19, 2017 bbc presenter reggie yates has been slammed after praising music stars for not being signed to some random fat jewish guy. His second short film, date nightstarring oscar nominee daniel kaluuya, won best uk short at the london independent film festival. Reggie yates talks to edith bowman about directing. Jun 28, 2016 w hile filming in south africa in 20, reggie yates experienced the two scariest moments of his tv career to date.
In 2014, reggie wrote and directed the comedy short film, date night, which won best uk short film at the london independent film festival and has recently completed his latest short film shelter, presented by bbc films. In 20, his first short film patriarch aired on channel 4 as part of their random acts. Oct 08, 2015 reggie is back in the directors chair for his latest short film project, shelter. Why reggie yates wont let a midshoot shutdown kill the vibe. Reggies time in melbourne begins with a brutal and allegedly drug related murder right outside his hotel. Why is wendie so threatened by ash when they first meet. Reggie yates was born on the 31 th may 1983 in islington, london, england, and is an actor, probably best recognized for starring in the role of carl fenton in the tv series grange hill, playing leo jones in the very longrunning british tv series doctor who, and as theo mackenzie in the tv series trinity.
When ash and wendie seek shelter from a downpour beneath the awning of a. Shelter is a short film both written and directed by reggie yates starring tosin cole and bafta award winning jessica hynes. Reggie yates has 1,477 photos and videos on their instagram profile. When three fidelity phobic misfits find themselves in the same cafe, their love and hate for all things romance related make them far more similar than they think. He has four award winning short films under his belt and is currently. Reggie yates, starring tosin cole tom moutchis smartphone filmmaking course. Reggie yates was born in archway, london, england, united kingdom in may 1983. When ash and wendie seek shelter from a downpour beneath the awning of a local butcher, this chance meeting wont be the only time their paths collide. Traveling filmmaker reggie yates addresses issues ranging from the dangers of being gay to the growing problem of police brutality. The film is impressive both visually and conceptually. He was the voice actor for rastamouse 3 and played leo jones in doctor who. Londonbased casting director working on projects as diverse as control, black mirror and the impossible. Nov 30, 2017 yardie is set to premiere at the annual sundance film festival 2018 alongside other master pieces. A short film written and directed by reggie yates, starring tosin cole and jessica hynes.
Yates was praising urban artists such as skepta and stormzy, who have. Apr 18, 2019 city and islington students were out in force on tuesday night to view four short films by the acclaimed actor, writer, director, documentary filmmaker as well as city and islington alumnus reggie yates. Shelter a short film about homelessness audience awards. I was impressed enough to make a mental note to see what else he would do in the future.
Reggie yates travels to melbourne, to investigate why australias second city is in the grip of a dangerous epidemic of ice crystal meth. From grange hill to top of the pops, reggie yates has been on camera. Screened at the opulent ned private members club in the heart of the city of london, students attended the screening as. The big issue is a multi awardwinning magazine, edited by the british society of magazine editors bsme current editor of the year. When ash and wendie seek shelter from a downpour, their chance meeting wont be the only time their paths collide. Extreme south africa, which aired in spring 2014 on bbc three. Yates has worked at the bbc in radio and televisionpresenting various shows for bbc radio 1 with fearne cottonas well as hosting the itv2 reality show release the hounds from 20 until 2017. Reggie yates has his feet up and is enjoying a snack in the comfort of his hotel room. In 20, his first short film patriarch aired on channel 4 as part of their random acts season and he has just completed his second short called date night starring daniel kaluuya and tony way which won best uk short film at the london independent film festival. Reggie yates net worth 2018, biowiki celebrity net worth. A few years ago now, i caught a short film on channel 4 late one night called patriarch and was surprised to see in the credits that it had been written and directed by the radio 1 dj reggie yates. Reggie is establishing himself as a documentary maker on the bbc and in early 2011 he fronted the leading bbc3 show autistic superstars for which he received a.
Hes famous for his roles in bbc radio and television series. Why reggie yates wont let a midshoot shutdown kill the vibe on his directorial debut pirates. When ash and wendie seek shelter from a downpour beneath the. Following patriarch, date night and shelter, roadkill was commissioned by channel 4 and premiered as part of the random acts strand. Yates film adds a comic edge and celebrates the city in which he was born and still calls home. Roadkill is the fourth short film written and directed by reggie yates. The central characters of wendy and ash open the conversation of perception based on appearance alone between two very different people with polar opposite stories. Date night 2014 won best uk short film at the london independent film festival. Reggie examines the unsettling world of teenage modeling in russia, where young people and their parents hope good looks will lead to success.
Jul 04, 2016 the big issue is a multi awardwinning magazine, edited by the british society of magazine editors bsme current editor of the year. His performance in shelter and the film as a whole has been on my mind since i saw it at a screening of several of yates shorts as part of the bfis future film next gen talent event last week. Reggie is also a talented writer for film, his first short film patriach aired on channel 4 as part of their random acts season and another of his films, shelter, aired on bbc iplayer in september 2017. Quason matthews latest short film the last little girl tackles the reality of human trafficking, following a young girl who finds herself on the auction block. Shelter is a short film that exists within the realm of the uncomfortable judgements we all make based on our own journey. Funded by bbc film and produced by hillbilly films, shelter is an introduction to two characters further explored in a feature length screenplay of the same name currently in development. He presented various shows for bbc radio 1 alongside fearne cotton. Bbcs reggie yates apologises over antisemitic comment. Why reggie yates wont let a midshoot shutdown kill the vibe on his. Presented by bbc films and produced by hillbilly films. The director, sound man and i got caught up in a fight between two gangs. Homeless needs help and shelter short documentary type film. Media students attend private screening with alumnus reggie yates. Reggie yates the artists partnership is a leading uk acting agency and talent agency.
His second short film, date night starring oscar nominee daniel kaluuya, won best uk short at the london independent film festival. How reggie yates went from kids tv to confronting neonazis. Reggie yates born 31 may 1983 is a british actor, television presenter and radio dj, best known for his roles for the bbc in radio and television. Reggie yates is an actor, television presenter and documentary maker, best known for his role as leo jones in doctor who, and for his work at the bbc in radio and television, presenting various shows for bbc radio 1 as well as hosting the voice and release the hounds. Reggie yates was born on may 31, 1983 in archway, london, england. Reggie yates in a texan jail, is the first of two new documentaries he has made for bbc three. Extreme uk won reggie an rts award for best presenter, as well as best factual programme at edinburgh tv festival. May 16, 2016 shelter was both written and directed by reggie yates and acts as an introduction to two characters that are explored in far more depth in the feature screenplay of the same name.
The film shows three friends driving from north to south london on. It was on the third of these, 2015s bbcfunded shelter, that he first. When three wounded british paratroopers find themselves behind enemy lines, they take shelter in a remote cottage inhabited by a. Oct, 2017 when ash and wendie seek shelter from a downpour, their chance meeting wont be the only time their paths collide. With tosin cole, jessica hynes, daisy badger, levi miller dyer. In 2012, yates left radio 1 and left bbc ones talent show the voice uk with holly willoughby after two years presenting. The price of becoming a woman reggie yates extreme uk. Shelter is a short film that exists within the realm of the uncomfortable judgements we all make based on our own. Directing is a natural progression for reggie yates. A few years ago now, i caught a short film on channel 4 late one night called. Jun 28, 2018 in 2014, reggie wrote and directed the comedy short film, date night, which won best uk short film at the london independent film festival and has recently completed his latest short film shelter, presented by bbc films. Reggie is establishing himself as a documentary maker on the bbc and in early 2011 he fronted the leading bbc3 show autistic superstars for which he received.
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