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Anthony Wonke is an acclaimed director and producer, nominated for an Oscar and a recipient of two Emmys and three BAFTAs. He specializes in cinematic documentaries, feature films, TV series, and high-end commercials. His work has also earned prestigious awards such as the Prix Italia, Peabody, Grierson, RTS, One World Media, and Spotlight awards.
He is renowned for his original feature documentaries like Children on the Frontline, Fire in the Night, The Battle for Marjah, and Crack House USA, as well as the documentary series The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities. His recent theatrical and broadcast projects include Dettori for Sky, The Director and the Jedi with Lucasfilm and Disney, Ronaldo with Universal Pictures, Being AP with BBC Films, and Unmasking Jihadi John - Anatomy of a Terrorist with HBO, which received Emmy, BAFTA, and Grierson nominations.
Currently, Wonke is working on several feature films, including his narrative debut, In the Shadows, starring Jasmine Jobson (Top Boy, MobLand), set for UK theatrical release on 30th October 2026. He is also co-creating a US-based drama series with Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning producers Sleeper Films and Altitude.
In 2026, he will premiere three feature documentaries—The Accidental Spy, The Decision, and Medea—at festivals and on Amazon. Additionally, he is developing a movie adaptation of The Accidental Spy, scripted by Ursula Rani Sarma and produced by the team behind In the Shadows alongside the Oscar-nominated Cambridge Picture Company. He is also developing a feature set in a contemporary Middle Eastern conflict zone with Emmy and BAFTA-winning producers Top Hat.
Wonke’s commercial work has garnered numerous industry accolades, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and British Arrows. Represented by Partizan, he has directed campaigns for global brands such as Google, Johnnie Walker, Vodafone, Expedia, Jaguar, UEFA, and DAZN.
His films span various genres, characterized by intelligence, visual creativity, and emotional depth. Wonke’s work has been showcased at film festivals worldwide—in the US, Canada, the Far East, Europe, and the UK—and broadcast on platforms including Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Sky, BBC, Channel 4, HBO, PBS, and Arte.
