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Jennifer Sheridan joins Common People Films for commercial representation
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BAFTA-winning director brings her fearless, funny, and emotionally sharp storytelling to the UK roster.
Acclaimed comedy and drama director Jennifer Sheridan has joined Common People Films for UK commercial representation, following their recent successful collaboration on a high-profile national cinema campaign for BAFTA, celebrating the art of storytelling through video games.
A dynamic and genre-fluid filmmaker, Sheridan is celebrated for her distinctive ability to blend humour with emotional depth and high-concept storytelling. She first caught the attention of Common People with her sharp direction on the hit Disney+/Hulu series Extraordinary, helming both critically acclaimed seasons. The superhero comedy, praised for its character-driven wit and fast-paced tone, boasts a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating and has earned accolades including a BAFTA nomination for Best Scripted Comedy, a Broadcast Digital Award, and a Royal Television Society Award.
Sheridan’s debut feature film Rose: A Love Story premiered at the BFI London Film Festival, landed four BIFA longlist nominations, and won Best Feature at the Barnes Film Festival, cementing her status as one of British cinema’s boldest rising voices. Her recent TV credits include Malpractice (ITV/World Productions), with Season two now completed
Commercially, Sheridan brings a keen directorial eye and a deft comedic touch to branded content. She has directed standout spots for LinkedIn, Sky, Haig Club, and most recently, BAFTA.
“Jennifer’s work is fearless, hilarious, and bursting with emotional truth,” said Cat Ingledow, Head of Talent at Common People Films. “We’ve absolutely loved collaborating with her, and we’re beyond excited to officially welcome her to the Common People family. She brings a bold, distinctive voice to commercial storytelling. We can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Sheridan added: “Thrilled to officially join the incredible folks at Common People, turns out they’re just as forward-thinking and creatively daring as I am, so it works extremely well! We had a wonderful time cooking up this joyful, storytelling-led BAFTA campaign together and I can't wait to cause even more creative chaos with them in the future. Watch this space.”
With a flair for emotionally resonant humour and cinematic storytelling, Sheridan’s addition strengthens Common People’s commitment to championing diverse and visionary filmmakers with a strong point of view.
