AIRBAG signs international drama and TVC director Peter Lydon to its roster of directors

International drama and TVC director Peter Lydon has joined AIRBAG’s roster.

In Australia he’s known for his Foxtel work with Joanna Lumley, and his Samsung work with Leo Burnett Sydney. The latter features Hodor from Game of Thrones, and has won over a dozen awards globally, including 3 Cannes Lions in 2016.

Lydon has directed smash TV shows including Shameless, Diary of a Call Girl and Teachers, and has created memorable commercials for clients as diverse as Ikea, Sky, Carlsberg and VW.

Recently Lydon has carved a niche for himself creating beautifully crafted and humorous TVCs with celebrity cast such as Al Pacino, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, Benedict Cumberbatch, and has just finished filming a campaign in Denmark with Mads Mikkelsen.

Says Adrian Bosich, managing partner, AIRBAG: “Peter’s talent is infused in every pixel of the screen. The amount of control he has in capturing performance is so strong, it has an effortless quality.”

Says Martin Box, producer: “I’ve been fortunate enough to work with and have followed Peter’s career closely over the last 10 years, and have always been impressed with his attention to detail and film-craft. He also brings a wonderful charm and dry sense of humour to his work on screen and behind the camera.”

Lydon’s current reel may be viewed here, and direct any new enquiries to martin@airbag.co.