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| Popular As | Barnaby Southcombe |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | August 31, 1972 (Hammersmith, London, England, UK) |
| Birthday | August 31 |
| Town/City | Hammersmith, London, England, UK |
| Nationality | UK |
Barnaby Southcombe’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Barnaby Southcombe was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Barnaby Southcombe studied French and History of Art at University College London where he became involved in theatre. Upon graduation he directed an adaptation of Harold Pinter's 'Betrayal' at the Studio des Champs Elysées in Paris.
He then participated in the NYU S.C.E film program where he wrote and directed his first short films which led to him working for Film and TV company Communicado in Auckland, New Zealand. Moving back to London he segued into music video and commercials production before getting his directing break in TV drama with cult teen show 'As If' for Channel 4.
He subsequently directed 'Teachers' also for Channel 4, launched MTV's first foray into fiction with the dope opera: 'Top Buzzer' and directed the pilot episode for 'Waterloo Road', an award-winning peak time drama for BBC1, amongst several other shows.
Barnaby wrote and directed his first feature film 'I, Anna' starring Charlotte Rampling, Gabriel Byrne, Hayley Atwell and Eddie Marsan which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2012. It is a noir thriller adapted from the novel of the same name by Elsa Lewin.
It received the audience award at Vancouver, was in Official competition in Shanghai Film Festival and received a Best Actress Nomination for Charlotte Rampling at the Evening Standard British Film Awards.
Barnaby is a founding partner of Embargo Films and has produced several films under this banner including I, Anna, The Sweeney, Pusher, Still Life and Me and Me Dad. He is also an Executive Producer on Miss You Already and High Rise through S Films.
