Dan Vernon

Filmmaker

Director, The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door

Dan Vernon is a BAFTA Award–winning documentary director known for his imaginative visual storytelling across feature documentaries and series. His work includes THE CHANGING TIMES OF IKE WHITE (BBC), NAILBOMBER: MANHUNT (Netflix), KING OF THE APOCALYPSE (Sky), and HOUSE OF MAXWELL (BBC).

He began his career with a BBC-commissioned debut film in 2007, which he produced, directed, and shot himself, and went on to win the BAFTA for Breakthrough Talent in 2008. Since then, he has created critically acclaimed films for major broadcasters and streaming platforms, earning multiple RTS Awards and BAFTA nominations. His work is distinguished by bold storytelling techniques, a distinctive visual style, and a balance of humor and emotional depth.