Tim Pope has always dreamed of being a filmmaker. He studied film at Ravensbourne College in Bromley and started his career operating cameras for a company that trained politicians for TV appearances. This job gave him access to No. 10 Downing Street, where he began ''borrowing' equipment to capture live performances of bands like The Psychedelic Furs and The Specials.

As pop videos became increasingly popular in the early 1980s, Tim collaborated with numerous iconic artists, including Neil Young, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Queen, and notably The Cure, for whom he directed 37 music videos that are now regarded as classics.

Tim also made a mark in television with documentaries like 'The Groovy Fellers' featuring Jools Holland and live concert films like 'The Cure in Orange' and 'David Bowie’s 50th Birthday Celebration'. His short film 'Phone' received praise and even caught the attention of Martin Scorsese. He directed 'The Crow: City of Angels' in Hollywood, which topped box office charts despite some post-production challenges involving the Weinstein brothers.

In advertising, Tim has produced commercials for major brands like Kodak, Coca-Cola, and the BBC. His recent work includes 'Anniversary', a film celebrating The Cure's 40-year legacy, released in over 2,500 cinemas globally, and The The's 'Comeback Special', which topped the video charts in 2023.

In 2019, he directed a documentary for ITV titled 'Coming Home', which focused on actress Sheridan Smith's journey through mental health challenges. The following year, he was appointed as the patron of the BIMM film faculty in Berlin, launching a scholarship for deserving students.

Looking ahead to 2025, Tim plans to direct his self-written comeback film, 'The Beating of a Moth's Wing', starring Béatrice Dalle. Additionally, he is set to publish his memoir, 'A Director's Eye', which is under consideration for a TV adaptation. He is also working on a documentary about The Cure's history in close collaboration with Robert Smith. Tim remains active in lecturing at film schools and hosting events to share his experiences in film.