Saul Metzstein
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- December 30, 1970 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Active Years
- 1993–2022 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Saul Metzstein.
Birth Date: December 30, 1970.
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Nationality/Identity: Scottish film director.
Awards: British Academy Scotland New Talent Award for best director in 2002 for Late Night Shopping.
Known For/Credits:
Slow Horses (2022)
Brassic (2019)
Late Night Shopping (2001)
Dredd
Doctor Who
The Snowman
Suffragette
Black Sea
Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Other Roles: Second Unit Director, Production Runner, Writer, Actor, Producer, Director of Photography, and Location Assistant.
Family: Son of Isi Metzstein.
Saul Metzstein is a Scottish film director born on December 30, 1970, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is known for his work on Slow Horses (2022), Brassic (2019), and Late Night Shopping (2001). In 2002, Metzstein won the British Academy Scotland New Talent Award for best director for Late Night Shopping. His professional credits include Dredd, Doctor Who, The Snowman, Suffragette, Black Sea, and Doctor Who: The Snowmen. Beyond directing, he has been credited as a second unit director, production runner, writer, actor, producer, director of photography, and location assistant. Metzstein is the son of Isi Metzstein.
"Saul Metzstein is a Scottish film director born on December 30,
Career overview
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Name: Saul Metzstein.
Born: December 30, 1970, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Nationality/Profession: Scottish film director.
Awards: British Academy Scotland New Talent Award for best director in 2002 for Late Night Shopping.
Known For/Credits:
Late Night Shopping (2001).
Slow Horses (2022).
Brassic (2019).
Dredd.
Doctor Who.
The Snowman.
Suffragette.
Black Sea.
Doctor Who: The Snowmen.
Other Roles: Second Unit Director, Production Runner, Writer, Actor, Producer, Director of Photography, and Location Assistant.
Family: Son of Isi Metzstein.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Recognition.
Saul Metzstein is a Scottish film director born on December 30, 1970, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is the son of Isi Metzstein. In 2002, Metzstein won the British Academy Scotland New Talent Award for best director for his work on Late Night Shopping, which was released in 2001.
Paragraph 2: Career and Known Works.
Metzstein's directing credits include several notable productions. He is known for his work on the series Slow Horses (2022) and Brassic (2019). His film and television credits also include Dredd, Doctor Who, The Snowman, Suffragette, Black Sea, and Doctor Who: The Snowmen. Beyond directing, he has been credited as a second unit director, writer, actor, producer, director of photography, production runner, and location assistant.
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"Saul Metzstein is a Scottish film director born on December 30, 1970, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is the son of Isi Metzstein. In 2002, Metzstein won the British Academy Scotland New Talent Award for best director for his work on Late Night Shopping, which was released in 2001.
Metzstein's directing credits include several notable productions. He is known for his work on the series Slow Horses (2022) and Brassic (2019). His film and television credits also include Dredd, Doctor Who, The Snowman, Suffragette, Black Sea, and Doctor Who: The Snowmen. Beyond directing, he has been credited as a second unit director, writer, actor, producer, director of photography, production runner, and location assistant."
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Saul Metzstein is a Scottish film director born on December 30, 1970, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is the son of Isi Metzstein. Metzstein received recognition early in his career when he won the British Academy Scotland New Talent Award for best director in 2002. This award was granted for his work
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- Slow Horses (2022) Director
- Brassic (2019) Director
- The Snowman (2017) Second Unit Director
- Living the Dream (2017) Director
- You, Me and the Apocalypse (2015) Director
- Suffragette (2015) Second Unit Director
- The Musketeers (2014) Director
- Black Sea (2014) Second Unit Director
- Our Zoo (2014) Director
- Ripper Street (2012) Director
- Dredd (2012) Second Unit Director
- Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012) Second Unit Director
- Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012) Director
- Pond Life (2012) Director
- Doctor Who: Pond Life (2012) Director
- Doctor Who: Good as Gold (2012) Director
- Upstairs Downstairs (2010) Director
- Micro Men (2009) Director
- Doctor Who (2005) Director
- I Shouldn't Be Alive (2005) Director
- Guy X (2005) Director
- Late Night Shopping (2001) Director
- The Name of This Film Is Dogme95 (2000) Director
- The Name of This Film Is Dogme95 (2000) Director of Photography
- Coming Soon (1999) as Photographer 2
- Santa / Claws (1997) Writer
- Santa / Claws (1997) Director
- Trainspotting (1996) Location Assistant
- Small Faces (1996) Production Runner
- Cafe Rendezvous (1996) Writer
- Cafe Rendezvous (1996) Producer
- Cafe Rendezvous (1996) Director
- Shallow Grave (1994) Production Runner
- The Piper (1993) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Saul Metzstein best known for?
Saul Metzstein is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Slow Horses (2022), Brassic (2019), The Snowman (2017), Suffragette (2015).
When and where was Saul Metzstein born?
Saul Metzstein was born on December 30, 1970 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Saul Metzstein have?
Saul Metzstein has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2022.
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Subject: Saul Metzstein (Directing focus). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. ...
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