A DERBYSHIRE actor turned director has been nominated for a BAFTA award.

Paddy Considine, who made his directing debut with Tyrannosaur, has been nominated in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category.

Mr Considine is up for the award alongside Diarmid Scrimshaw, the producer of Tyrannosaur.

He has starred in films such as The Bourne Ultimatum, Hot Fuzz and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher.

Mr Considine, who still lives in Burton, was recently announced as patron of Derby arts venue Quad.

Adam Buss, Quad's director of audience engagement, said: "Paddy Considine is one of Britain's brightest talents both in front of and behind the camera and this nod from the BAFTAS is more than deserved.

"We are very proud that Paddy is our patron. Paddy is committed to using his talents to inspire others and we are hoping to welcome him back here in May as part of ID Fest – Quad's International Film Festival.

"Quad, and Metro before it, has always had success with films that Paddy has appeared in, from A Room For Romeo Brass to Submarine and his directorial debut with Tyrannosaur was very popular with Quad audiences.

"Whether playing a starring role or directing a feature, Paddy is someone whose passion and talent always shines through."

Tyrannosaur has already earned Mr Considine best debut director and best film trophies at the British Independent Film Awards, announced last month.

The movie has also been shortlisted in the international film category at the US Independent Spirit Awards. The winners will be announced on February 25.

The black comedy Submarine, in which Considine played a supporting role as a charlatan New Age guru, has also been nominated for best British film.

He will be up against a whole host of famous faces for the award, including Ralph Fiennes, the director of Coriolanus, and Richard Ayoade, the writer and director of Submarine.