Bio: Credits: Always a Joy (Short Film) - Director/ Writer/ Producer; Hollowed Dread (Short Film) - Director/ Writer/ Producer; Solus (Short Film) - Director/ Writer/ Producer; Wombats (Short Film) - Co-Director/ Producer; Table for Two (Feature Film) - Producer Recent acting credits: BBC Panorama (Television); Dimension Slip (Feature Film); New Birds (Short Film); Table for Two (Feature Film); Bare Lies (Short Film); Always a Joy (Short Film). Other work: Actor/ Performance Captain in Dark Arts (Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter); Hey Duggee - Presenter (BBC Children in Need - Carfest); Actor (Merlin Entertainments) Dan has great enthusiasm for both filmmaking and mental health advocacy. During the Covid-19 lockdown he embarked on bringing a passion project to life, Solus (2020) his first short film was created independently and went on to be award-nominated at multiple film festivals. The film aimed to explore mental health through a captivating narrative, encouraging viewers to reflect and interpret the story in their own way. Additionally, he wanted to engage with youth groups and schools, shedding light on the process of independent filmmaking even with limited resources. Dan founded D82 Productions to further his endeavours as a Writer, Director and Producer. Among his projects include a dramatic short film that delves into the complexities of dementia, offering a poignant portrayal for this challenging matter, Always a Joy (2025).

Bio: In her 11 plus years working in the film industry, Helen has been involved in many facets alongside acting including producing, writing, and assistant directing. Creating a story into a visual representation of the imagined or pre-lived world is her ambition: “Storytelling is such a powerful medium. It engages minds into otherwise unexplored worlds and allows people to see what’s truly possible.”

Bio: Luke is a multi-disciplined creative who has been working in the arts and entertainment industries professionally for 12 years in a mix of Theatre, Live Immersive Events and more recently Film Production. He has been an actor, director and taken on technical roles. He also runs his own entertainments company which is frequently hired to facilitate technical production needs in lighting & sound.

Bio: Ollie Simms is an experienced self employed tradesman with his a focus in air conditioning, an engineer with over 25 years experience in various avenues. All the while dabbling and pushing onward both behind the camera and on screen in television and film, giving him a unique and varied professional background. An outdoor enthusiast with a passion for adventure, Ollie also enjoys playing the drums and guitar. Having spent 6 years living in Australia and New Zealand, he brings a broad perspective and a hands-on approach to everything he does. He has previously worked on; House of the Dragon season 2 & 3 , 1917, Napoleon, Lord of the Rings, Elder Scrolls and JD Scrooge.

Bio: Hannah is a talented artist, creative and performer with a genuine passion for bringing ideas to life. She thrives in creative environments and particularly enjoys working collaboratively from the initial concept through to final execution, always working closely with the team to understand and realise the creative vision. Alongside her work as a performer and creative, Hannah is also the founder of her own art business, Drops of Joy Mandalas, where she creates and sells her own original artwork. As an actor, Hannah has built an exciting range of live performance credits. Her recent work includes a six-month UK theatre tour, where she played the Wicked B!tch in The Adult Pantomime: The Wizard of Oz, as well as performing the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast at the Teignmouth Pavilion.

Bio: Trained in Musical Theatre at the London College of Music, Jericho has worked across film and theatre as a set designer. Alongside experience as props master and Assistant Stage Manager with Proper Job Theatre Company, she has designed sets for numerous music videos and short films.

Bio: Siobhan is a skilled hair and makeup artist with extensive experience across film and screen productions. As Key Hair and Makeup Artist on Hollowed Dread, she played a pivotal role in shaping the film's visual identity, working closely with director Dan to realise his vision for each character's distinctive look. Combining creative insight with technical precision, she crafted makeup and hair designs that strengthened the film's dark atmosphere while supporting each character's story. Her professionalism, collaborative approach, and dedication to detail made her an invaluable member of the creative team, helping bring the world of Hollowed Dread vividly to life.

Bio: Sam has a real passion for film and would consider himself quite a cinephile. "I enjoy being involved in all areas of a production and have worked on several film projects as a camera operator as well as helping with prop design and construction. I also enjoy working behind the scenes and getting stuck into whatever needs doing to help bring a project together. I pay close attention to continuity between scenes to make sure everything looks right and consistent on camera. I really enjoy being part of a team and seeing an idea develop from the early stages through to the finished film."

Bio: Lucy is an actor and writer and who trained in Acting for Screen at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Lucy wrote, co-produced and performed in her own short film in 2024 and is currently exploring immersive and children’s theatre. She has a particular love for comedy and anything that makes people feel things. In her spare time, Lucy loves ballroom and Latin dancing, reading cheesy romance books and devouring reality tv.

Bio: Sarah is from Dublin and moved to London in 2018 to train at Trinity Laban. After receiving a first in her undergraduate degree, she received her Masters in Acting from Mountview in 2022. Since then Sarah has worked as an Actor and Dancer across Theatre, TV and Music Videos. Credits include: Ophelia in Hamlet (Palketto Stage), Girl in The French Lieutenant's Woman (Minack, Cornwall) Pas de Deux dancer in Mary and George (SKY), Dancer in Dark Arts (Warner Bros. Discovery), Mary in Brigit (World Premiere, Druid), Female Lead in Full Recovery (Custis Walsh Music Video, Danilo Zambrano), and Female Lead in Distance (Somebody's Child Music Video, Danilo Zambrano). Additionally Sarah works as both a Visitor and Events Support Assistant for South East Dance and a Manager for Sea Lanes Brighton, where she assists with Operations and Manages a team of Lifeguards.

Bio: He loves going the Cinema and just talking in general all things Films. His top four films are; Interstellar, Whiplash, Back To The Future and War of the Planet of the Apes. Credits: Life & Flowers & Other Things by Groucho Arts & Frame 36 Films, 3rd AD/Assistant Production Coordinator Hollowed Dread by D82Productions, Best Boy Always A Joy by D82Productions, Floor Runner The Enforcer by Cape Films, Runner Other Work: Produced on 2 Instagram Ads for Lost Amigos with Rodeo Productions He also worked a few different roles like property management, 1st AD and Producer on a few music videos

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