Phil Claydon Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Career, Partner

Philip James Claydon, known professionally as Phil Claydon, is a British film director, screenwriter, and senior lecturer recognized for his work in the horror and horror-comedy genres. He gained industry attention with his debut feature Alone (2002) and later achieved cult status with Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009), starring Mathew Horne and James Corden.

Claydon is also noted for his recent micro-budget thriller Helloween (2025) and serves as a senior lecturer in film production at the University of Hertfordshire, bridging practical filmmaking with academic instruction.

Phil Claydon
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Philip James Claydon
Stage Name:	Phil Claydon
Born:	09 January 1976 (age 50 years old)
Place of Birth:	Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK
Nationality:	British
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Claydon
Occupation:	Movie director, screenwriter, senior lecturer
Net Worth:	$500,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Philip James Claydon was born on 09 January 1976 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Claydon; no verified names or sibling information are publicly available.

At age four, Claydon reportedly sighted a UFO during a stormy night in 1980, an experience he later connected to local Rendlesham Forest incident reports. His early fascination with cinema began after seeing The Empire Strikes Back that same year, and he grew up during the UK’s “video nasty” era, developing an interest in horror films banned from mainstream distribution.

Claydon studied at the International Film School Wales (formerly Newport Film School), where he received formal training in film production. His ethnicity is Caucasian, and his religious affiliation is not publicly available.

Career

Phil Claydon began his feature film career in production department roles, serving as assistant production coordinator on Big Nothing (2006) and production coordinator for Wales on Nightwatching (2007). He made his directorial debut in 2002 with the short comedy Championship, followed immediately by his first feature film, Alone, a psychological thriller starring Miriam Margolyes and John Shrapnel.

Claydon took on the project after meeting producer David Ball through a film school connection; what began as script notes evolved into directing duties with an experienced cast, providing an intensive early learning experience in handling professional performers.

Claydon achieved wider recognition with Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009), a horror-comedy starring Mathew Horne and James Corden that navigated a challenging production involving multiple companies before its release. The film gained cult status for its baroque, tongue-in-cheek approach to horror conventions.

He followed with Within (2016, also known as Presences or The Inside), a thriller starring Nadine Velazquez and Michael Vartan, blending action and suspense. His third feature, Helloween (2024/2025), a contained suspense thriller inspired by the 2016 creepy clown sightings, was shot in nine days and influenced by filmmakers including John Carpenter.

In addition to feature directing, Claydon has written an award-winning screenplay, contributed music to Alone, and made a cameo appearance as a hospital porter in the same film. He has worked various jobs between film projects and serves as a senior lecturer in film production at the University of Hertfordshire.

Claydon also authored and illustrated the children’s book Giant Fin (2021), inspired by his childhood love of Jaws and his experiences as a parent to a child with ASD and ADHD, delivering a message celebrating uniqueness and difference. An upcoming project, Peter Pan Goes to Hell, is listed as in development.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @philclaydon1976

Personal Life

Philip James Claydon maintains a private personal life with no publicly known spouse, partner, or children. In his author biography for the children’s book Giant Fin, Claydon mentions being a parent to a child with ASD and ADHD, noting his wife’s mother encouraged him to write a children’s book.

He has referenced his “wife’s Mum” in published statements, indicating he was married as of 2021, though no official records confirm the spouse’s name or marriage date. No information regarding past romantic relationships or current relationship status is publicly available.

Filmography

• Championship (2002)
• Alone (2002)
• Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009)
• Within (2016)
• Helloween (2024)
• Peter Pan Goes to Hell (2026)

Net Worth

Phil James Claydon‘s estimated net worth is approximately $500,000 USD. His primary income sources include film directing and screenwriting royalties, his position as senior lecturer in film production at the University of Hertfordshire, book royalties from the children’s book Giant Fin, and earlier work in film production coordination.