RACHEL KADEN
Director
Rachel is a film director from North London who began her career in acting. She always had a love of storytelling and performing and was obsessed with films such as James Bond, Indiana Jones, The Krays, Snatch and in later years RocknRolla. Rachel focuses on working with the mindset and emotion of her characters when bringing them to life. She also aims to play her part in keeping the ‘old school’ British gangster alive in film. Rachel is currently working towards directing a feature film.
SHAYNE MANGODZA
Writer
Shayne is a first time screenwriter from London. He originally studied Media and always had a love of film and TV. His biggest influences are The Godfather trilogy, Pulp Fiction, The Sopranos and The Wire. Shayne particular enjoys developing a character throughout a story and aims to challenge his audiences original perceptions by exploring unpredictable avenues that a character can take. His first film is complete and is the prelude to ArchAngel.
MARIJA PASETA
Producer
Marija is a twenty-year-old writer, screenwriter, producer and actress from Montenegro. She has written eight books which she wants to adapt to scripts in the near future. She has written a number of scripts, she produced and directed over 10 short films and she appeared in three shorts. Marija moved to London in 2015 to study Film and Broadcast Production at London Metropolitan University, where she met Rachel, who offered her the role of the producer of ArchAngel. Currently Marija is working on producing a feature film.
GEORGINA HAMMOND
Producer
Georgina is a Producer and Animator from East London. She is currently studying BA (hons) Animation at London Metropolitan University. Already having 7 years worth of experience within the TV and Film Industry, Georgina is producing her first feature film alongside Marija Paseta and Rachel Kaden.
GERSHWYN EUSTACHE JR
Angel
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr trained at Identity Drama School and Rae Mcken's Custom Practice. He made his screen debut in CH4 drama series Run and went on to appear in feature film Starred Up. He has performed at the National Theatre in productions of nut and Home, and Comedy of Errors at Shakespeare's Globe.
He is currently performing at the Royal Court in debbie tucker green's 'a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone', and will soon appear in Yellow Birds and Sky series Britannia.
He is currently performing at the Royal Court in debbie tucker green's 'a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone', and will soon appear in Yellow Birds and Sky series Britannia.
ALEXANDER KIFFIN
Femi
Alexander Kiffin trained at the Guildford School of Acting. His career highlights thus far was playing Kyle in critically acclaim (Interval Production) "Streets", written by Sarah Henley and Tori Allen Martin and directed by Adam Boland. Streets was nominated for two off west end awards.
Alex also played Asa in the UK Tour of the critically acclaim (Burnt Out Theatre) Production "Muscovado"written by Matilda Ibini and directed by Clemmie Reynolds. Muscovado won the Alfred Fagon Audience Award 2015. He also played Tony in the critically acclaimed (we are tramp) production of the Tennessee Williams play Confessional. Which was nominated for two off west end awards. Alex will be playing Adewale in a tv series called "The Desert" which will be aired in late 2017.
Alex also played Asa in the UK Tour of the critically acclaim (Burnt Out Theatre) Production "Muscovado"written by Matilda Ibini and directed by Clemmie Reynolds. Muscovado won the Alfred Fagon Audience Award 2015. He also played Tony in the critically acclaimed (we are tramp) production of the Tennessee Williams play Confessional. Which was nominated for two off west end awards. Alex will be playing Adewale in a tv series called "The Desert" which will be aired in late 2017.
HANNAH JOSEPH
Jade
Hannah is a British actress, singer and dancer. Her thirst for performing arts began at an early age, her mother had a love for music and dance and her grandfather a love for acting and poetry, so it was only natural that Hannah was to pick up on their passion for the arts. Hannah has performed at the Millenium Dome, Theatre Royal and Sky Scape. She has written and performed for Party in the Park, Accoustics Live and Summer Fest to name a few. Hannah’s dedication to acting shows through the amount of preparation she does for the character she is playing, having a desire to bond with them completely.
SANMI OGUNTUNDE
Syrus
As an actor Sanmi aims not only to connect with other people’s emotions but to understand them as best he can by really stepping into a character’s shoes. He is capable of interacting with people at all levels regardless of age, gender or culture and this enables him to learn from a wider source about how people think, live and feel. Sanmi pushes himself to give his all in whatever he does. He likes to play and work hard giving him a friendly and approachable nature and doing his part in bringing an extra touch of joy to cast and crew.
BOOKIE ANIFOWOSE
Violet
Bookie graduated in Music and Dramatic Arts from the University of Ife in Nigeria. She has since trained as a Method Actor with Sam Rumbelow and in Meisner at the Identity Acting School. She has worked on a number of Feature films, a Nollywood Docu-Drama and in Post Production performance. Bookie’s grateful attitude towards life and her work leave a strong mark on those who work with her.