Director
Orban Wallace
Orban Wallace is a versatile director whose work spans feature documentaries, intimate creative shorts, and music videos. His innate ability to capture raw human essence and humour is a defining thread throughout his work, bringing a distinct documentary realness to his commercial projects. Often working as a self-shooting director, Orban has a cinematic yet raw visual style that allows him to authentically tell powerful stories.
With over a decade of experience, Orban has collaborated with leading global brands including Red Bull, Nike, and The Guardian. His dynamic and energetic approach has made him a go-to for lifestyle, travel, and cultural content - particularly within the festival scene. His scripted work has also garnered acclaim, winning accolades on the festival circuit for its originality, wit, and strong conceptual storytelling.
His feature documentary Another News Story was shortlisted for Best International Feature at the Grierson Awards and screened at over 30 international festivals. The film is now available on major SVOD platforms worldwide. Most recently, Orban has been developing his next feature documentary alongside Executive Producer Orlando von Einsiedel.
Orban also directed a compelling short film for The Guardian, capturing the story of former EasyJet pilot George Hibberd and fellow pilot Todd Smith. The film follows their journey as they confront the climate impact of their careers and channel their eco-anxiety into action through Safe Landing - a growing community of aviation workers demanding change.