Steve Barron

Steve Barron started in films as a camera assistant on epic productions such as Richard Donner's 'Superman', Richard Attenborough's 'A Bridge Too Far' and Ridley Scott's The Duellists (1977). He began directing music videos in the early eighties for The Jam, Human League, and Adam & the Ants, his work helping to inspire the formation of MTV. In 1982 he conceived and directed the award winning 'Billie-Jean' - the first single of Michael Jackson's incredible 'Thriller' album. More seminal videos followed. Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing' won Best Video at the 1986 MTV Awards and A-Ha's 'Take On Me' was awarded Best Director. Steve's debut feature film was the music-led romantic comedy 'Electric Dreams' starring Virginia Madsen, released worldwide in 1984. In 1987 his foray into network television won an Emmy for 'Hans My Hedgehog' - the 'Jim Henson - Storyteller' pilot for NBC. His second show 'Fearnot' gained immense critical acclaim after broadcast in 1987, while a third, 'Sapsorrow