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Co-founder of Revolution films (UK); along with producing partner Andrew Eaton. Is a keen admirer of German new wave films, particularly those directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Often works from a script by Frank Cottrell Boyce. Frequently works with actors Christopher Eccleston, Shirley Henderson, John Simm and James Nesbitt. His former partner Sabrina Broadbent wrote a novel, "Descent", which "The Manchester Guardian" describes as "closely based on their life together. Or rather, not together, because the husband in the book is understood to be a workaholic film director who keeps disappearing in pursuit of interesting projects". ("A Winterbottom's Tale", February 1, 2004) Often works with cinematographers Marcel Zyskind (In This World, Code 46, 9 Songs) and Alwin H. Kuchler (The Claim, Heartlands, Code 46). Went to college with director Marc Evans (Resurrection Man, My Little Eye, Trauma). Winterbottom's company Revolution Films produced Marc Evans' second film Resurrection Man. Apparently, his first job on a film shoot was working as Lindsay Anderson's assistant in his early twenties, a position he described as "...basically holding cups of tea". Was the original director chosen for The Cider House Rules, Goal! The Dream Begins, and Freedomland and did extensive work before leaving each of those projects. Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998 Attended Oxford before going to Bristol University to study film. Was approached to direct The Cider House Rules. Was approached to direct Good Will Hunting for $1.5 million but declined. Often flies economy with his crew.