Resume - ADRIAN BOL - WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
ABOUT
With over two decades of experience as a writer, director, and producer in the film industry, Adrian Bol has worked on diverse creative projects, including feature films, shorts, and commercials. He has collaborated with Oscar-winning producers, renowned actors, and filmed in locations worldwide.
As a writer and director, Adrian Bol has brought captivating stories to life, adapting novels like "The Man from Rome," starring Richard Armitage and directed by Sergio Dow. The screenplay was based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte's acclaimed novel, known for his brilliant work including "The Ninth Gate," which was adapted into a film by Roman Polanski, starring Johnny Depp. Collaborating with such talented individuals to bring Pérez-Reverte's gripping story to the big screen was an incredible experience.
In addition to collaborations, Adrian Bol has written and directed his own feature films. One project close to his heart is "Legacy of Lies," featuring Scott Adkins as Martin Baxter, a former assassin. When a journalist (Yuliia Sobol) seeks his help in solving a cold case, Baxter becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving UK and Russian intelligence agencies.
With his daughter held captive by the KGB, Martin has 24 hours to deliver classified case files. "Legacy of Lies" has garnered international recognition and praise from audiences and industry experts, marking a significant milestone in Adrian Bol's creative journey.
Filmography
2023: Faith (writer)
2022: The Man from Rome (collaborative writer)
2020: Legacy of Lies (screenwriter/director/producer)
2016: Angel Snuck (SHORT - screenwriter/director)
2013: Idiosyncratic (SHORT - screenwriter/director)
2008: Blindspot (screenwriter/director/producer)
2007: Sweet Betty (SHORT - director)
2005: Castingx (screenwriter/director/producer)
Awards/Selected Filmography
2021: Ferrara Film Festival, won Best Director, LEGACY OF LIES;
2021: Ferrara Film Festival, won Best Feature Film World, LEGACY OF LIES;
2021: Hollywood Art and Movie Awards, won Best Feature Film, LEGACY OF LIES;
2021: Barcelona Planet Film Festival, won Best Director, LEGACY OF LIES;
2020: Edinburgh Independent Film Awards, won Best Action Film, LEGACY OF LIES;
2020: London Independent Film Awards, won Best British Feature, LEGACY OF LIES;
2020: Montreal Independent Film Festival, won Excellence in Film Directing, LEGACY OF LIES;
2020: Santa Monica Film Festival, Honorable Mention Best Feature Film, LEGACY OF LIES;
2020: Latitude Film Awards, won Best Feature Film, LEGACY OF LIES;
2020: Accolade Competition, won Award of Excellence, LEGACY OF LIES;
2013: Filminute Film Festival, Jury Commendation, IDIOSYNCRATIC;
2008: New York Independent International Film Festival, Best International Director, BLINDSPOT;
2008: New York Independent International Film Festival, Best Feature Film, BLINDSPOT;
2008: Waterford International Film Festival, Best Feature Film, BLINDSPOT;
2008: Estapona International Film Festival, Best Director, BLINDSPOT;
2008: Los Angeles International Film Festival, Official Selection, BLINDSPOT;
2008: Film by the Sea International Film Festival, Official Selection, BLINDSPOT;
2007: International Film Festival Rotterdam, Official Selection, SWEET BETTY;
2005: Dutch Film Festival, Official Selection, CASTINGX.