A producer who had seen '' Finisterre '' recommended that Evans direct a drama , possibly connected to Wales . This resulted in him approaching Aberystwyth-based writer Niall Griffiths whose literature he was familiar with . Griffiths sent him a copy of his novel '' Kelly Victor '' and Evans was inspired to turn it into a feature . Griffiths allowed Evans free rein to adapt the script , which he changed from a dual story told separately from the perspective of the two protagonists to a more traditional merged narrative . The film received a limited release , but opened to mainly positive reviews . This , his first directorial feature , led to a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer , Director or Producer . He won the award in this category at the 2014 BAFTAs
2014 BAFTAs
67th British Academy Film Awards
Kieran Evans