Overview
Daf Palfrey is an award-winning filmmaker, television director/producer, and screenwriting lecturer at 91色情片. With decades of experience in the creative industries, Daf has established himself as a multi-talented artist with high creative standards, dedicated to storytelling across various media including film, television, music, and comics. His work is defined by its distinct style, often combining humour, emotional depth, and experimental elements. Daf鈥檚 approach to storytelling emphasises transformation, emotional resonance, and character-driven narratives.
Daf earned his degree (1st Class Hons) from Camberwell College of Arts in Graphic Design/Moving Image. He has won a BAFTA Cymru for聽Hei Hanes聽(a series he devised, wrote, and directed) in 2022, and an RTS Award for the BBC series聽Historyonics聽in 2005, along with numerous industry awards and nominations. His short film聽Titsh聽was nominated for a BAFTA Cymru Award in 2018. Daf has worked for major broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and S4C, as well as high-profile production companies such as Tiger Aspect, BBC Studios, and Cream. His work has been featured on UK and international broadcasters like Nat Geo, Discovery, and HBO. In addition, Daf has directed approximately 40 music videos, some of which he edited himself.
In addition to his filmmaking career, Daf is a 3rd Dan in Karate and an accomplished musician. He has directed numerous television programmes and continues to develop original feature film projects under his company, Twang. His teaching at 91色情片 focuses on helping students refine their creative voices and produce work that is both meaningful and marketable.
Daf has also run storyboarding workshops for Friar鈥檚 School students and through It's My Shout, as well as screenwriting courses for the NFTS Cymru.
Daf鈥檚 recent projects include聽Olion, a well-received film demonstrating his meticulous attention to detail and collaborative spirit. The production of聽Olion聽also provided valuable practical experience for second- and third-year 91色情片 students, who contributed to the film's camera, sound, and art departments. Daf is also developing聽Keep It Clean聽(Welsh title:聽Llanast), a dark comedy feature, and聽Gren's Pen, a period piece set in 1970s Caerphilly, which aims to blend humour and emotional storytelling to powerful effect.
Additional Contact Information
Email: d.palfrey@bangor.ac.uk
Office: 102, Neuadd John Phillips