Originally from Huddersfield, Dominic is a Manchester-based television director for adult and children’s drama. He is currently a returning director for ITV’s prime-time dramas Coronation Street and Emmerdale including a highly acclaimed one-strand special episode centered around Belle’s domestic abuse at the hands of her partner Tom. Dominic also directs for CBBC comedy series Odd Squad.
Dominic began his TV career as an Assistant Director and Visual Effects Artist. Combining these unique skill sets, he wrote and directed two short films, Chapter 1: Liv and Chapter 2: Zach, which caught the attention of producers at Coronation Street. He was then trained and shadowed under some of the best continuing-dramas directors in the UK, before shooting his own full block in 2021. With experience across various aspects of production and a passion for storytelling, Dominic is a versatile and innovative director, capable of bringing compelling narratives to life.
Dominic recently released Project Bläckfisk, a six-part fictional audio drama he co- wrote, produced, and directed. It is being distributed via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms and has been shortlisted for the Best Podcast Audio Drama category at the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2026.
| Television (broadcast): | |
|---|---|
| Odd Squad – Series 5 | BBC Studios Kids & Family / CBBC (2025-2026) 6 x 11 minute episodes for children’s comedy series. |
| Emmerdale | ITV Studios / ITV1 Drama (2023-present) 2 x 60 minute & 8 x 30 minute episodes for the long-running soap Series Producers: Jane Hudson / Laura Shaw |
| Coronation Street | ITV Studios / ITV1 Drama (2021-present) 8 x 60 minute episodes for the long-running soap Series Producers: Iain Macleod / Kate Brooks |
| Short Film: | |
|---|---|
| Chapter 2: Zach | Writer and director of a 15 minute thriller/sci-fi short (2020) Sequel to Chapter 1: Liv – starring Ryan Prescott |
| I’m Coming | Director of 15 minute LGBTQ+ comedy short film (2019) |
| Chapter 1: Liv | Writer and director of 8 minute thriller/sci-fi short – starring Brooke Vincent & Sally Ann Matthews (2018) |
| Audio Drama: | |
|---|---|
| Project Bläckfisk | Co-Writer/Producer/Director of 6 x 30-45 minute episodes of an immersive conspiracy thriller based on true history and events – starring Amy James-Kelly & Reece Douglas (2025). Shortlist – Best Podcast Audio Drama – BBC Audio Drama Awards – 2026 |
| Professional Education & Training: | |
|---|---|
| Multi-camera training/shadow directing blocks on ITV1’s Coronation Street – 2 years | |
| First Class Honours – BSc (Honors) Film Production Technology, Staffordshire University |
| Awards: | |
|---|---|
| Chapter 2: Zach | Best Drama/Thriller – Sandgrounder International Short Film Festival |
| PROJECT BLÄCKFISK | Shortlist – Best Podcast Audio Drama – BBC Audio Drama Awards – 2026 |