Liz Unna

Liz Unna is an award-winning commercial and documentary director whose stirring work spotlights the nuances of the human experience. Across her non-scripted and narrative storytelling, she explores topics such as craftsmanship, trade, and societal movements. 

Liz began her career in the Creative Services department at Discovery Channel and later became the Creative Director for Channel 4’s FilmFour and More4, where she earned several D&AD awards for crafting the brand’s on-air identity. Since transitioning to the director’s chair, she has worked with international brands including Samsung, Estée Lauder, American Airlines, Marks and Spencer, Google, Dove, Microsoft, and Volkswagen, and has earned accolades from Cannes Lions, the British Arrows, and the shots Awards. She has also directed several short films and documentary projects, including Bringing the World to Britain and The Art of Satire, both for the Sunday Times. She has lived in Santa Fe, Brussels, Montreal, Rome, and now London, giving her a unique international perspective that informs her curiosity and authenticity as a storyteller.

For commercial work, Liz is represented by Institute in the U.S. and Creators Inc. in the U.K.