Beeban Kidron

Beeban Kidron is a British film director, screenwriter, and former actress. She directed the feature films *Orlando* (1992) and *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason* (2004), and has worked in television and documentary. Kidron is also known for her work on digital and technology policy, including advocacy focused on children’s rights and online safety. She created and directed the documentary project *InRealLife*, examining how digital technologies shape everyday life, and has spoken and written widely on the social impacts of the internet. Her career spans acting, narrative filmmaking, and public engagement on technology and society.