Oscar Hudson

Oscar Hudson first trained as a social anthropologist before swapping ethnography for the world of low-budget music videos in London. It was here he honed his highly distinctive style, making work defined by innovative storytelling forms and a playful sense of dark humour. Today, he is one of the most celebrated and in-demand voices working in short form globally, winning 100+ major awards including a Primetime Emmy, the Cannes Lions Grand Prix and Best Director at the UKMVAs. In 2025, his debut feature film Straight Circle premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Critic’s Week Grand Prize. It will be theatrically released in late 2026.

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