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Joe Ahearne Biography

Birth Name:Joe Ahearne

Profession Writer, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Shared an SFX Award for Best TV Episode with Russell T․ Davies for their teleplay for the 2005 "Doctor Who" episode "The Parting of the Ways․"
  • Was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Director for "Doctor Who" in 2006
  • Was one of the recipients of the 1997 Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award for TV Original Drama Serial for "This Life․"
  • Started working for the independent television production company World Productions after his short film "Latin for a Dark Room" won an award at the 1994 Edinburgh Festival
  • Quote: "I need big miracles to make me believe․ So far I've just been teased by the paranormal․"
  • Quote: "The argument is what matters not the conclusion․"
  • Represented by Natasha Galloway of the United Agents Literary & Talent Agency
  • Best known for writing for fantasy and science fiction television programs such as "Ultraviolet," "Apparitions" and "Doctor Who․"
  • Has written several comic books for Marvel, notably for the "Fantastic Four" series
  • Bought a cross in Rome while shooting "Apparitions," a supernatural drama about a priest

Awards

  • 1997Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award-TV - Original Drama Serial: winner
  • 2005SFX Award-Best TV Episode: winner
  • 2006BAFTA TV Award-Best Director: nominated
  • 2006Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form: nominated
  • 2006Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form: nominated
  • 2017BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Television (Scripted): winner
  • 2017BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Writing in Film or Television: nominated
  • 2017HIFF Award-Best Director of a Feature Film: winner
  • 2018Gold Award-Best Director: winner
  • 2018Silver Award-Best Screenplay Narrative: nominated
  • 2018Gold Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2018Silver Award-Best Narrative Feature: nominated
  • 2018Silver Award-Best GLBTQ Film: nominated
  • 2018Gold Award-Best Suspense/Thriller: winner