Norfolk Screen is proud to welcome one of the county’s most celebrated talents, with multi‑award‑winning actress Olivia Colman becoming our newest patron.
Born in Norfolk and known worldwide for her extraordinary range and emotional depth, Olivia brings both global stature and a deeply personal connection to the region and she noted…
“Norfolk has always held a cinematic charm, and filmmakers who come here quickly realise just how much this region has to offer: the extraordinary light, the quiet drama of its landscapes, and the passion of communities who welcome and support productions with such enthusiasm. I’m thrilled to be a patron of Norfolk Screen, who are helping to bring more stories here and championing a place that inspires me— a place that truly deserves to be seen on screen”.
Olivia is one of Britain’s most acclaimed performers. most notably she won an Academy Award® in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in Yorgos Lanthimos’s THE FAVOURITE. For this role, she also won the Golden Globe®, BAFTA, BIFA, Critics’ Choice and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Following, Colman received Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, SAG and Critics Choice Award nominations for her performances in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s, THE LOST DAUGHTER and Florian Zeller’s THE FATHER. On television, Colman has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress and a Golden Globe Award for her performance as ‘Queen Elizabeth II’ in the period drama series THE CROWN; a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in THE NIGHT MANAGER; and BAFTA Awards for her roles in BROADCHURCH, TWENTY TWELVE and ACCUSED. Additional acclaimed performances include THE ROSES, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS, WONKA, EMPIRE OF LIGHT, THE IRON LADY, FLEABAG, and TYRANNOSAUR.
(Photo Credit – Chris Baker)