Director

Declan Lawn

Directing

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Directed credits

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Beginning to build directing work.

TMDB popularity

0.2

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Directed movies: 2Directed series: 0All crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 1490103

IMDb ID: nm1767240

Known for: Directing

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2014 - 2023

Years active: 10

Average TMDB rating: 6.77

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Director (2)Writer (2)Executive Producer (1)

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Biography

Declan Lawn is a BAFTA-nominated Northern Irish screenwriter and director known for high-stakes, authentic storytelling. Alongside long-term creative partner Adam Patterson, he has become a leading voice in contemporary British and Irish drama. He is the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed BBC police drama Blue Lights. Set in Belfast, the series has been praised for its visceral realism and nuanced portrayal of policing in a post-conflict society, leading to multiple season recommissions. Before moving into scripted drama, Lawn spent over a decade as an investigative journalist for BBC Panorama and BBC Spotlight. This background informs his focus on character-driven narratives that explore the intersection of real-world events, psychology, and the tension between truth and deception. Based in Belfast, his credits also include the multi-award-winning short film Rough, the hit BBC drama The Salisbury Poisonings, and the psychological thriller Rogue Agent (Freegard).

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