Gray Hughes

Agent: Conrad Williams

Gray has been a photojournalist for The Times and Sunday Times magazine for 15 years. He has been making films since 2012.

Films:

“Big Boys Don’t Cry”
A one-hour documentary film - commissioned by SKY.
England rugby star Joe Marler journeys to understand his mental health issues.
Production began in January 2021

“You Say Nothing”
9-minute drama short shot in 2019 – feature in the works.
“When conflict erupts in Derry in 1969 two brothers facing violence at home withdraw into their own fantasy world to escape The Troubles”.
Winner of best short film at festivals in Berlin, Bristol and Utah.
Selected for 8 festivals worldwide.

“Lycra Dad”
7-minute comedy short produced in 2017.
Lycra Dad is a film about middle age, competition and status. Adapted from a poem by renowned poet Murray Lachlan Young.

Documentary shorts:

Take It To The Streets: A pilot for an RSA Films street-food documentary series.

Down The Dogs: When the track is bulldozed and replaced by luxury flats, what happens to the dogs?

Number 89: The relationship between fancier and pigeon is simple, there must be mutual trust, respect and love. One bird vows to become a champion so that he can earn himself a name.

Heartland: Gray’s personal search for beating heart of grassroots rugby. Taking in over 5000 miles across the UK.

Branded shorts:

Built to Last: A film for Stanley Black & Decker shot in Baltimore to commemorate Veteran's Day in 2018.

My Time: A 2016 film for Reebok that showcases boxer Conor Benn's impressive athleticism and gives an insight into his mental determination as he continues to make waves in the boxing world, stepping out of the shadows of his father, the two-weight World Champion Nigel Benn.

Lifeblood: A film made in 2015 for the Glamorgan brewing company in Wales. It tells the story of the local milkman delivering the lifeblood (beer) to the community.