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Born and raised in Paddington, West London. He started his career in filmmaking working closely with eminent British filmmakers Stephen Frears and Steve McQueen among others. Charlie Di Placido now has over fifteen years of experience producing and directing films, commercials and music videos.

Charlie’s avant-garde videos for JUNGLE’s first album took the Internet by storm in 2014. 

He then co-directed and produced Nines’ ground-breaking and album-launching short film Crop Circle.

In 2020 he directed the Black British Theatre awards at the Young Vic Theatre for Sky Arts.

In 2021 he directed a long-form film to accompany JUNGLE’s acclaimed third album “Loving In Stereo” which consisted of 14 one-take dance music videos. That year he was nominated for Video of The Year twice at the Mobo’s 2021 & The GRM Daily Awards 2021. In the same year he also directed a film for Sky Arts – Fly The Flag – showcasing young British dancing talent and their evocative performances celebrating and advocating for the Human Rights Act.

His latest work is JUNGLE’S fourth album motion picture, ‘Volcano’ including the viral sensation ‘Back on 74’. The worldwide hit became a global phenomenon on TikTok and inspired a dance craze with over a billion views. Charlie then directed the GAP Linen Moves campaign inspired by the track’s official video starring GRAMMY® Award–winning artist Tyla.

Charlie strives to produce and direct iconic, innovative and important work that reflects the times.