Friend grew up in
Maidstone,
Kent, where he attended
Sutton Valence School. He was awarded a Fellowship from the
Royal Photographic Society for his film work in 2020. Friend's television credits include
Patrick Melrose and
Your Honor, both of which he collaborated on with Berger. Additionally, Friend worked on the 2024
Disney+ series
The Acolyte, an installment in the
Star Wars franchise. In 2024, Friend received an Honorary Fellowship from
The Royal Photographic Society. ==Filmography==