MEET THE CREW
WRITER
Jamie Nash
Jamie is an aspiring filmmaker whose experience lies in all aspects of production. His enthusiasm for writing comedy comes from his love of the genre and playing with its tropes.
Jamie completed a year-long placement at the award-winning event tech company 'Totem' where he put his skills in cinematography, editing, and graphic design into practice.
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Previous Experience:
• Video Production Intern at 'Totem' (2022-2023)
• DOP of 'On a High Note' documentary (2022)
• Writer of 'Esme's Song' (2022)
DIRECTOR
Donovan Wardroper
Donovan is an aspiring director, experienced in both fictional film and promotional content. Whilst focusing previously on the drama genre, he has always been interested in comedy and takes inspiration from films such as ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Stepbrothers’.
Donovan’s academic and industry experience enable him to effectively assume and thrive as the director of Mr & Mrs Wilcox.
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Previous Experience:
• Production Runner on '1589' (2023)
• Writer/Director of 'Alice' (2023)
• Director of 'Dependency' documentary (2021)
PRODUCER
Tom Van Dijk
Tom is an aspiring producer with a background in fiction films and promotional content. His passion for comedy traces back to the slapstick humour in films like 'Airplane' and 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'. With experience at companies such as VideoInk and Jane.tv, Tom honed his research, management, and communication, propelling his professional growth.
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Previous Experience:
• Production Runner on '1589' (2023)
• Line Producer of 'Alice' (2023)
• Director of promo videos 'Shelley's Primary School and Crawley College' (2020-2021)
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Ellie Simpson
Ellie is a camera trainee and hopes to advance through the department to become a cinematographer. Her passion for filmmaking began in college, with comedy shorts and inspirations like Edgar Wright. Working on Mr & Mrs Wilcox has fuelled Ellie's enthusiasm for filmmaking. By working on student projects and music videos, Ellie has gained the soft and technical skills to excel in roles within the camera department.
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Previous Experience:
• DOP of 'Ends of the Table' (2023)
• DOP/Director/Editor of 'Calling Forth' (2023)
• Co-Director/DOP of 'The Braille Artist' (2022)
EDITOR
Michaela Kenny
Michaela is an aspiring video editor who’s experienced in editing corporate and fiction films. Her passion for comedy comes from film inspirations such as 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and 'Daddy Day Care'.
Michaela completed a year-long placement at the world-renowned entertainment company 'Disney' where her editing, social media, and graphic design skills were enhanced and developed further.
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Previous Experience:
• Creative Intern at 'Walt Disney Company' (2022-2023)
• Producer/Editor 'On a High Note' documentary (2022)
• Editor of 'Good Grief' (2022)
GAFFER
Michael Sedicina
Michael is an aspiring gaffer who has experience in short fictional films and comedic skits.
His most recent project is the short film, Mr & Mrs Wilcox, which he chose because of his passion for comedies.
Michael hopes to use these projects to further his career and become a freelance gaffer for film and promotional videos.
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Previous Experience:
• Gaffer on 'Don't shoot the messenger' (2023)
• Writer & Director of 'Leon takes acid' (2022)
• Writer & Director of 'Cigarette Advert' (2021)
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Candice Thompson
Candice is an up-and-coming director and seasoned 1st AD, with experience in fictional films and corporate projects. Despite her background in drama and romance genres, she has a keen interest in comedy, stemming from her admiration of the whimsical characters and visuals of Tim Burton. Candice prides herself on her approachable nature and leverages her strong organisational and communication skills to ensure a seamless production.
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Previous Experience:
• Production Runner on '1589' (2023)
• Director of 'Ends of the Table' (2023)
• Producer of 'Rose and the red flags' (2022)
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
Daniel Hasani
Daniel, an aspiring writer and filmmaker of Albanian origin, has worked in various productions spanning from streaming festivals online, to short films and travel videos. His love for the comedy genre stems from a family tradition of watching comedic films like ‘Bruce Almighty’. Hasani’s experience and love for reading have helped him adapt well to the role of script editor, and even help out other departments throughout this production.
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Previous Experience:
• Sound and DOP of 'Original Summer Trip' (2023)
• Gaffer on 'His secrets were theirs' (2022)
• Photographer for 'Vato Clothing' (2020)
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
Carlo Cofie
Carlo is an aspiring filmmaker and producer based in London.
He specialises in creating engaging promotional content, dynamic music videos, and meaningful short films.
Carlo’s approach to filmmaking combines innovative techniques with a passion for storytelling that captivates and connects with audiences.
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Previous Experience:
• Director, Producer & Drone Op 'Keeks Promo' (2024)
• Producer & Drone Op 'H.O.K Understand Freestyle music video' (2024)
• Sound Recordist on 'Alice' (2023)
LINE PRODUCER
Gursevak Singh
Gursevak is an upcoming producer and videographer with a rich background in promotional and fictional filmmaking.
His passion for family comedies finds its roots in films such as ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ and ‘The Addams Family.’ Gursevak cultivates a keen sense of artistic integrity, balancing it adeptly with the demands of budgeting and logistics inherent in production.
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Previous Experience:
• Producer & DOP of 'Keeks Promo' (2024)
• DOP of 'Alice' (2023)
• DOP & Editor of 'UoB Jaggo'
2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA
Nigel Xiao Ma
Xiao Ma, also known as Nigel, is an aspiring cinematographer. He predominantly focuses on non-fiction and has worked as a first assistant camera on "Recall: The Documentary of China's Media Museum" and a second assistant camera on 'Mr & Mrs Wilcox', honing his craft in fiction. Nigel has loved the comedy experience and is excited for what the future holds.
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Previous Experience:
• Director & DOP of 'A Lie' (2023)
• 1st AD on 'The Story of Zhiqiu' (2021)
• 1st AD & 1st AC on 'Recall: The Documentary of China Media Museum' (2021)
COLOURIST
Tom Harrod
Tom is an aspiring video editor and 3D artist, with experience in industry and educational content creation. Tom concluded a year-long placement with the French editorial company ‘PlayPlay', where he furthered his skills in editing, motion graphic design and marketing. His most recent project is Mr & Mrs Wilcox on which he is the colourist, taking inspiration from the colour of projects like ‘Stranger Things’.
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Previous Experience:
• International Content Creator 'PlayPlay' (2022-2023)
• Producer of 'Blitz' (2022)
• Editor of 'Student Apple Advert' (2019)