2nd Unit Director

Lee Sheward

Dedicated to action,
committed to safety

My Showreel Contact Me

I am highly experienced inventive and creative safety focused inspired by challenges

For over 30 years, I have directed Second Units, stunt co-ordinated and performed in over 300 feature films, thrilling audiences worldwde whilst delighting both producers and directors with my highly skilled and professional ability to deliver breath-taking action sequences.

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About Me

Please take a few minutes to watch my current showreel and see why I believe I can be a valuable addition to your next project as well as providing a wealth of insight and in-depth knowledge.

33

Years of experience

350

Projects

25

Countries

12

Awards

Recent Directing Work

Below is a selection of my recent work in reverse-chronological order including showreels, features and television series showing the broad variety of projects I have been privileged to be a part of.

All Showreels Features Series
The Crown - Showjumping

2nd Unit Director


The Crown

Showjumping

©Netflix Originals
Hanna - Tube Fight

2nd Unit Director


Hanna

London Underground Fight

©Amazon Studios
Hanna - Series

2nd Unit Director


Hanna

Series Compilation

©Amazon Studios
The Turning Finale

2nd Unit Director


The Turning

Finale

©Dreamworks
The Turning Night

2nd Unit Director


The Turning

Night Sequences

©Dreamworks
The Turning Day

2nd Unit Director


The Turning

Day Sequences

©Dreamworks
The Turning Opening

2nd Unit Director


The Turning

Opening

©Dreamworks
Current Showreel

2nd Unit Director


Showreel 2019

Work from 2012 - 2019

©Lee Sheward
Mayans MC

2nd Unit Director


Mayans M.C.

Series Compilation

©FX Productions
The Bastard Executioner

2nd Unit Director


The Bastard Executioner

Series Compilation

©FX Productions
The Hunter's Prayer

2nd Unit Director


The Hunter's Prayer

Prison Cell Fight

©Apollo Media
The 33

2nd Unit Director


The 33

Mine Collapse

©Alcon Entertainment
Battles Showreel 2014

2nd Unit Director & Stunt Coordiantor


Battles Showreel 2015

Work from 1988 - 2015

©Lee Sheward
The Liberator Battle

2nd Unit Director


The Liberator

Final Battle

©San Mateo Films
The Liberator Mountain Crossing

2nd Unit Director


The Liberator

Mountain Crossing

©San Mateo Films
The Liberator Fight for Freedom

2nd Unit Director


The Liberator

Fight for Freedom

©San Mateo Films
About Time

2nd Unit Director


About Time

Road Traffic Incident

©Working Title Films
The Cold Light of Day Car Chase

2nd Unit Director


The Cold Light of Day

Final Car Chase

©Summit Entertainment
The Cold Light of Day Underground

2nd Unit Director


The Cold Light of Day

Car Park Shoot Out

©Summit Entertainment
The Cold Light of Day Rooftop Escape

2nd Unit Director


The Cold Light of Day

Rooftop Escape

©Summit Entertainment
Atonement

Stunt Coordiantor


Atonement

Scene Compilation

©Universal Pictures
Showreel 2007

Stunt Coordiantor


Showreel 2007

Work from 2004 - 2007

©Lee Sheward
Highly Experienced

The ability to deliver on time and on budget

When choosing a 2nd unit director, first-hand experience is essential to ensure the scenes captured bring the screenplay to life, with seamless inclusivity of leading talent and full engagement of the audience. You can view my extensive résumé on IMDb using the button below and be confident that my knowledge will enhance your production.

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Leading by example

High safety standards are the result of good habits

When working in high risk situations it is critical that everyone can place their trust in those in positions of authority and as a 2nd unit director, I great pride in my work ethic.

Fully certified and approved by all relevant organisations

Embracing new technologies focused on safety

Use previsualisation to identify problem areas early in production

Drawing upon over two decades of practical stunt performance

View my Vimeo

Photo Gallery

A gallery of photographs taken throughout my long career, from behind the scenes or on set, through feature films still and from production diaries taken in many locations across the globe.

Contact Me

If you have an upcoming project that you would like to discuss with me then please get in touch via the methods below and I look forward to working with you in the future.

Agent - United Talent Agency

Direct Contact Details

0044 7831 474829

0044 1403 780595

001 310 890 7569