Calum Rhys

Biography

Born in 1993, in Cheltenham, England, and raised in the West Midlands, Calum Rhys is a writer-director who discovered his passion for filmmaking at a young age. At just 11 years old, Rhys began creating short films using his father's camera, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey in the world of cinema. In 2010, he founded the production company Smashing UK Productions, initially as a YouTube channel focused on video blogs and comedic sketches with friends during his time at school in Worcestershire. As Rhys transitioned to university life in Yorkshire, he continued honing his filmmaking skills by shooting short films with friends, including his company's inaugural award-nominated proje...