Rowan Deacon is a critically-acclaimed documentary filmmaker who makes compelling films about contemporary human stories.
Her films, which have been shown on major UK channels and global streamers, have tackled some of the big events and moral issues of recent times. From the war in Afghanistan to the Right to Die debate; species extinction to misogyny in the courts; the National Health Service and the Savile scandal.
Rowan’s films are driven by fascinating and psychologically nuanced characters, gripping story-telling and told with visual flair and compassion. She has received awards and nominations from BAFTA, Grierson, Royal Television Society and others.
Rowan has recently finished production on a new series for Apple TV + and is currently working on a long-term feature documentary. She lives in London with her family.
Filmography
2025 PROJECT UNDER NDA (3 x 45' Apple TV +, Lightbox)
2022 JIMMY SAVILE: A BRITISH HORROR STORY (2 x 90’ Netflix, 72 Films)
2020 THE CASE OF SALLY CHALLEN (1 x 90’ BBC2, Minnow Films)
2017 SUDAN: THE LAST OF THE RHINOS (1 x 60’. BBC2 and PBS, BBC Studios)
2016 HOW TO DIE: SIMON’S CHOICE (1 x 90’ BBC2, Minnow Films)
2014 OUR WAR: GOODBYE AFGHANISTAN (1 x 90’ BBC3, BBC Studios)
2013 KEEPING BRITAIN ALIVE (eps 3 and 5) (8 x 60’ BBC2, The Garden)
2012 THE TUBE (eps 1 and 2) (6 x 60’ BBC2, Blast! Films)
2011 PRISON, MUM AND ME (1 x 60’ BBC3, Fresh One Productions)
2010 TULISA, MY MUM & ME (1 x 60’ BBC3/ BBC1, Mentorn Media)
2009 FIX MY FAT HEAD (1 x 50’ BBC1, Prospect Pictures)
2009 MY BRILLIANT BRITAIN WITH ALAN CUMMINGS (1 x 30’ UKTV, Prospect Pictures)
2008 I’M KYLIE’S BODY DOUBLE (1 x 60’, BBC 3, Prospect Pictures)
2007 LOST WORLDS (2 x 45’, THE HISTORY CHANNEL)
2007 FIRST CUT: HEALTH FOOD JUNKIES (1 x 30’ Channel 4, Maverick Television)
2006 SEX LIES AND SOAPS (2 x 30 Channel 4, ZKK Television)
2005 NAMESAKES: A VERY BRITISH ODYSSEY (1 x 30’ Channel 4, Century Films)