The Hire Poster

The Hire

BMW Films presents "The Hire", a series of nine short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002, with a ninth short film following in 2016. A form of branded content, all nine short films feature popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.

  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: en
  • In Production: No
  • Number of Seasons: 3
  • Number of Episodes: 9
  • First Air Date: 2001-04-26

Seasons

Season 0 Poster

Season 0: Specials

Air Date: N/A

Episode Count: 6

As part of the BMW short film series, behind the scene specials were released - these include an insight into the driving techniques and stunt work, and a making of along with B-roll, which shows the production process and features interviews with cast and crew.

Season 1 Poster

Season 1: Season 1

Air Date: 2001-04-26

Episode Count: 5

This season includes the short films Ambush, Chosen, The Follow, Star, and Powder Keg.

Season 2 Poster

Season 2: Season 2

Air Date: 2002-10-03

Episode Count: 3

This season includes the short films Hostage, Ticker, and Beat the Devil.

Season 3 Poster

Season 3: Season 3

Air Date: 2016-10-23

Episode Count: 1

BMW Films has resurrected the series 15 years after the original production wrapped, with Clive Owen returning to reprise his role as the driver in the short film "The Escape".