Director's Works
Youth x Spotify, One Week Frankie Spence
Frankie Spence is a gifted and versatile director, photographer and producer whose work centres on illuminating, relatable stories that explore universal truths about human character, relationships and community. A graduate of London College of Communication, her graduation short Mother Is the Name of God in the Eyes of a Child screened at Tate Lates and was shortlisted for both Ciclope’s Student Award and 1.4. The film offers a sensitive and poignant portrayal of a teenage single mother and her daughter, exploring the emotional complexities of single parenthood and its impact on children.
Born and raised in South London, Frankie has directed and shot across film, documentary and commercial work, collaborating with brands and platforms including Patagonia, Nike, Spotify, New Wave Magazine and Netflix. She has also worked behind the scenes on major streaming productions such as Sex Education and Supacell. Her documentary short Those Who Dream: HAF Charity Programme—developed through visits to London youth centres—screened at Young Space and highlights youth creativity, nutrition and empowerment through community-led storytelling.
Alongside her directing practice, Frankie has a strong background in casting and talent discovery. She is the founder and co-founder of All Things Scene, a dynamic creative platform and casting agency dedicated to championing authentic voices, building creative communities and bringing genuine characters to life through casting, events and the arts.
Open Doors follows a week inside Girl Grind UK, a youth music space supported by Spotify and Youth Music’s Open Doors Fund. The film observes the role these grassroots centres play in giving young artists a place to build confidence, community and creative ambition.
At a time when youth spaces across the UK are disappearing at an alarming rate - with more than 1,200 centres closing between 2010 and 2023 - the piece celebrates the value of these environments in underserved communities, and highlights the importance of protecting these safe spaces where emerging voices can develop and be heard.
