Carys Lewis is a BAFTA-nominated Welsh-Canadian writer and director. Her notable directing credits include Death in Paradise (BBC One), The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4), Father Brown (BBC), Vandullz (BBC Comedy), Casualty (BBC), and Hollyoaks (Channel 4). Known for her ability to navigate diverse genres with a distinctive voice, Carys blends intimate character-driven storytelling with bold visual artistry. Currently, Carys is developing two feature films: Mitty Goes West, supported by Film Cymru Wales, S4C, and Creative Wales; and Blue Mother, in collaboration with BFI Network and Film Cymru Wales. She is also co-developing a television series How We Say ‘I Love You', in development with Chemically Altered Productions. As the inaugural Filmmaker in Residence at Welsh National Opera, Carys created a trilogy of films—Gram Girl, ALT, and Fluorescence—which premiered at the London Film Festival in 2019.

Her comedy short Stuffed, funded by BFI Network, earned a Welsh BAFTA nomination for Best Short Film, while her Welsh-language short, Afiach, debuted at the Iris Prize Festival and was broadcast on BBC iPlayer and S4C. In 2018, she collaborated with groundbreaking filmmaker Erika Lust on an experimental short film. Beyond her screen work, Carys is deeply committed to fostering inclusive storytelling and equal representation in the film industry. She founded FEM Script Lab, a writing lab that nurtures female and non-binary voices, with active chapters in both Toronto and the UK. Carys has participated in prestigious programs such as Filmonomics 8, the BFI London Film Festival NETWORK cohort, ScreenSkills Mentoring, and BAFTA Crew. She balances her time between Canada and the UK, drawing inspiration from both cultures and continually crafting stories that resonate with global audiences.

When not on set, she can often be found indulging her love of cheese, discovering new artworks, and exploring the countryside with her dog, Ziggy.