MJ Delaney is one of the most in-demand directors of the moment.
In recent years, she has directed a plethora of much loved television drama, including Morgana Robinson’s BAFTA winning short Summer (written by Sharon Horgan and starring Sheridan Smith), Disney+’s Renegade Nell (written by Sally Wainwright), Frank of Ireland (starring Domhnall and Brian Gleeson), the final block of Ten Percent (the British adaptation of France’s smash hit Call My Agent) and arguably, best of all Ted Lasso, on seasons 1-3, earning an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series’. And if that isn’t enough, additional talent direction includes Amy Schumer and Gloria Steinem for AppleTV’s documentary Gutsy, executive produced by Hilary Clinton. It’s safe to say that MJ is right at home when working with some of the most prolific names in the business, and nothing seems to phase her.
Alongside her dedication to long-form, she simultaneously boasts an established career in advertising, having directed for leading brands including M&S, Nandos, KFC, Walkers and Weetabix. In 2016, she teamed up with Richard Curtis’ charity Global Goals to release What I Really Really Want, a re-direction on the classic Spice Girls promo featuring women and girls from across the globe. A year later she directed the powerful Freedom (featuring the standout track from Beyonce’s Lemonade album) which between the two campaigns, amassed millions of views worldwide.
