Connor Raithby

Connor Raithby is a British filmmaker screenwriter director event host and singer known for his evocative visual style and emotionally charged storytelling Based in the United Kingdom Connor began his filmmaking career creating shorts on modest budgets quickly gaining attention for his atmospheric approach to genre and personal characterdriven narratives His breakout film Hallucinations was released to critical acclaim and became a festival favourite for its deep psychological exploration of grief and perception Recognised for its compelling blend of surreal imagery and emotional honesty it established Connor as a filmmaker with a bold creative vision In 2023 Connor had an extremely successful year starring in Netflix Sex Education Season 4 A Trainee Assistant Director on an Oscar Shortlisted Short Film called GoodBoy Written and Directed by Tom Stuart an Art Department Assistant on Save The Children TV Commercial and finally a Production Assistant on Heavyweight a feature film Written and Directed by Christopher Anthony Building on this success Connor went on to write and direct Stapler a darkly comedic drama that garnered multiple awards and further cemented his reputation on the international festival circuit The film was praised for its inventive structure striking visuals and the standout performance of Jason Anthony a frequent collaborator of Connors Their creative partnership has become a key feature of his most successful work with Anthony often playing layered compelling characters in Connors films Outside of filmmaking Connor is also an accomplished event host and singer known for his charismatic presence and smooth vocal style inspired by artists like Michael Bublé He regularly performs at events and venues across the UK blending crowd engagement with a classic soulful sound that appeals to a broad audience In 2025 following several years of balancing filmmaking with work as a pub manager Connor transitioned into the creative industries fulltime He is now developing a range of new projects which reflects his ongoing interest in stories that mix human emotion with bold conceptual ideas With an expanding body of awardwinning work a trusted circle of collaborators and a growing presence in both film and live entertainment Connor Raithby is firmly establishing himself as a versatile and distinct voice in contemporary filmmaking and performance