In Conversation with... Paul Laverty

Paul Laverty studied philosophy in Rome, and then law in Glasgow. After becoming a qualified lawyer, and practicing in Glasgow, he travelled to Central America and lived there for almost three years, most of that time working for a human rights organisation in Nicaragua. After his time in Central America, Laverty made contact with director Ken Loach and have been close friends and collaborators ever since. Alongside their producer Rebecca O'Brien, they have made 14 feature films together. Ten of these films have been in the official section of the Cannes film festival.