About

Claire is a British-Persian filmmaker with storytelling in her blood. She began her career at MTV, Nickelodeon and BBC Creative, developing a distinctive voice as a performance-led, story-driven director. Her work is known for its charm, imaginative worlds, and the seamless blend of playful VFX with cinematic craft—earning her two BAFTAs and multiple awards.

She has directed across genres ranging from kids’ TV to sport, comedy and drama.

Her short films Take Me and charity film Bud have screened at numerous festivals won Homespun Yarns and a Shiny Award!

Claire is now developing her next dark comedy short.

Major Awards

  • SHINY Awards 2023 – Winner
  • BAFTA – Best Short Form 2010: Bedtime Stories (Nick Jr)
  • BAFTA – Best Short Form 2007: Big Green Thing (Nickelodeon)
  • BAA Nomination 2009 - Best Animated Children’s Series: Nick Jr Bedtime Stories

Film & Festival Honours

  • Silver Charity Film Awards 2023 – Best Charity Film Under £100,000: Bud
  • Aesthetica Film Festival 2022 – Best Advertising Film, Official Selection: Bud
  • Homespun Yarns Short Film Competition – Winner, Best Drama: Take Me
  • London International Film Festival – Official Selection: Take Me
  • Norwich Film Festival – Official Selection: Take Me

Kinsale Shark Awards

  • Gold – Best Drama Promo: BBC Doctor Who 50th
  • Silver – Best Reality/Entertainment Promo: ITV Dancing on Ice

Promax Awards

  • Promax 2021 – Silver, Best Production: ITV The Euros
  • Promax 2021 – Bronze, Best Sports Originated: ITV The Euros
  • Promax Global Excellence (LA) – Best Campaign: Weekends on BBC News
  • Promax Gold – Best Online Service: BBC Bitesize
  • Promax Gold – Best Ident Campaign: BBC Two Idents
  • Promax UK Gold – Best Factual Promo: When I'm 65
  • Promax Europe Gold – Best Dramatic Programme Spot: BBC Doctor Who 50th
  • Promax UK Gold – Best Factual Promo: BBC Africa
  • Promax World Gold – Best PSA: Nickelodeon Big Green Thing
  • Promax World Silver – Best Interstitial: Nick Jr Bedtime Stories
  • Promax Silver – Best Programme Spot: BBC Doctor Who 50th
  • Promax Europe Silver – Best Use of Music: BBC Africa
  • Promax Europe Silver – Best Factual Promo: BBC When I'm 65
  • Promax UK Silver – Best News & Current Affairs: BBC When I'm 65
  • Promax UK Silver – Best Use of Music: BBC OBD
  • Promax UK Silver – Best Long Form: Nickelodeon Big Green Thing
  • Promax UK Bronze – Best Children’s Clip-Based: CBBC Factual
  • Promax World Bronze – Best Children’s Promo: NickToons SpongeBob Epic
  • Promax Bronze – Best Online Service Spot: Go CBBC

Contact:
https://thevisionaries.uk
Please contact my agent - corin@thevisionaries.uk
Or say hello!
clairenorowzian@gmail.com
@claireynorowzian