Mike Dibb (born 1947) is a British director and producer of documentaries and feature films. He has worked with some of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese, Stephen Frears, and Ken Loach.
Dibb started his career producing documentaries for the BBC in the late 1970s. He went on to make feature films, including the controversial drama Priest (1994), starring Linus Roache, and the drama The Young Poisoner’s Handbook (1995).
In the mid-1990s, Dibb was appointed Head of Cinema at the BFI. He was responsible for overseeing a range of initiatives, including the BFI National Archive, the National Film and Television School, and the British Film Institute’s library.
In 2002, Dibb directed the critically acclaimed TV drama Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont. The film starred Joan Plowright and Rupert Friend and was nominated for a Golden Globe.
In 2006, Dibb directed the film The Queen, starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II. The film was a major success, garnering numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for Mirren.
Dibb’s other films include The Damned United (2009), starring Michael Sheen, and The Young Victoria (2009), starring Emily Blunt. He also directed an episode of the award-winning TV series Doctor Who (2007).
In 2010, Dibb was awarded the BFI Fellowship, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to British film.
Dibb’s latest film is the drama The Lady in the Van (2015), starring Maggie Smith. The film tells the true story of a homeless woman (Smith) who takes up residence in a van outside Alan Bennett’s house.
Throughout his career, Dibb has made films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. He has a unique eye for detail, which makes his films both visually stunning and emotionally powerful.
