Addison Coath is a British filmmaker, documentarian, lecturer and creative-industry advocate whose work is rooted in telling stories from Somerset and creating opportunities for emerging filmmakers.

His filmmaking practice has developed around documentary storytelling, with a particular interest in capturing the experiences, identities and stories of people and communities. His work has been screened internationally at film festivals, while his professional career has also seen him work across a range of production roles, including assistant directing.

One of the defining projects of his filmmaking career is his documentary Everything Is Temporary. The film went on to screen at a substantial number of film festivals, receiving recognition including wins at the Europe Film Festival, Notts Horizon Film Festival and NottsFest. It also screened at festivals and industry events including Earls Court International and First Time Filmmaker Sessions 8. The film was selected as one of the films representing the United Kingdom at the Student International Film Festival, where it received an Honourable Mention.

Addison has also worked as an Assistant Director on productions including Indelible Lives and Estranged. These productions subsequently screened at festivals including the London Film Festival and Paris Film Festival, alongside further festival screenings.

His filmmaking practice extends beyond his own productions. Addison has worked with organisations including Netflix, North Somerset Council, the BFI and Somerset Film, helping to bring the stories and experiences of members of the community to the screen. This work reflects a broader commitment to using filmmaking as a means of giving people a platform and ensuring local stories are documented and shared.

A significant part of Addison's professional identity is his advocacy for the arts and creative industries in Somerset. His involvement has been motivated in part by the challenges presented by limited arts funding in the region and a desire to proactively strengthen the local creative ecosystem. He has contributed to and helped develop projects intended to create opportunities for filmmakers and support the continued development of Somerset's film and arts community.

One of the most notable examples of this work is 90SecMayhem, an international short-film festival created by Addison Coath and James Godman. The festival was established to provide filmmakers with an accessible opportunity to create and exhibit short-form work and was particularly significant in filling a gap in the local festival landscape following the absence of Encounters Film Festival's DepicT! competition that year.

Addison remains actively involved in the festival and independent filmmaking community while continuing to develop his own documentary practice. A particular focus of his work is telling stories rooted in Somerset and providing opportunities for local and emerging filmmakers to have their work seen.

Alongside his professional filmmaking career, Addison is a film lecturer, bringing his industry experience into creative education. He teaches film and media at Weston College and University Centre Weston (UCW), where he works with students developing practical filmmaking and production skills. His teaching encompasses film production, documentary and creative development, and he currently leads the Documentary unit, combining professional filmmaking practice with education and mentorship.

Across filmmaking, education and creative-industry development, Addison's work is connected by a consistent focus: telling meaningful stories, strengthening the creative community around him and helping emerging filmmakers find opportunities to make and share their work.