British Film Directors & Producers Appointed To London 2012 Olympics

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) announced today that leading British names from the world of film, including Oscar-winning Danny Boyle and Stephen Daldry, will direct and produce the London 2012 Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

The team will be:

Stephen Daldry, Oscar winning film and theatre director as Executive Producer, Creative

Danny Boyle, Oscar winning British filmmaker and producer, will be the Artistic Director for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Mark Fisher, concert, theatre and Beijing 2008 Games designer as Executive Producer, Design

Hamish Hamilton, The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010), Grammy and BAFTA award nominated TV director as Executive Producer, Broadcast

Catherine Ugwu, Producer for the 15th Asian Games in Doha in 2006, the XVII Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002 as Executive Producer, Production

Danny Boyle (Oscar-winner for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE) said:

“I’m honoured to have been invited to be the Artistic Director for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. It’s a completely unique opportunity to contribute to what I’m sure are going to be a fantastic Games, I’m really excited to be involved.”

Before throwing himself full time into the Olympics, Boyle will finish editing his latest film, 127 HOURS, which stars James Franco in the true story of mountaineer Aron Ralston who amputated his own arm when it became trapped under a boulder.

Stephen Daldry (Oscar Nominee – BILLY ELLIOT, THE HOURS, THE READER) said:

“Myself and my co-executive producers will ensure there is creative continuity across all four ceremonies, that the public have real engagement and that we continue to attract into key roles the best talent in the world. I’m delighted to be part of the team.”

1948 was the last time London hosted the Summer Olympics – the Games of the XIV Olympiad.

Source: London 2012