Director/Cinematographer: URSZULA PONTIKOS
A recent graduate of the UK’s NFTS, Urszula is a Polish-born, London-based cinematographer/director and stills photographer. Much of her work has taken place abroad including recent projects in Germany, Sicily and China. With a continuing career in feature film drama she is also currently developing a feature length documentary which expands the themes of ‘China’s Wild West’, but this time across several continents.
Producer: MICHAEL RILEY
Michael has produced a dozen independent feature films as well as some TV dramas, shorts and a Turner Prize nominated installation. His eclectic filmography features dramas, thrillers, romantic comedies and horror films and he continues to develop and produce a wide range of challenging, director-led material through his Soho-based company Sterling Pictures.
Editor: MAYA MAFFIOLI
Maya graduated from the NFTS with an MA in editing. Her work includes both documentary and fiction, and she has edited films that have been invited to numerous international film festivals, including Edinburgh, Locarno, and Hiroshima. Originally from Italy, she is now based in London.
Composer: GARETH LOCKRANE
Gareth graduated from the NFTS in 2008. He has an extensive background as a recording and performing musician. He has composed for documentary, animation and fiction films that have gone on to appear and win numerous awards at recent film festivals including Sheffield International Documentary Festival, Bristol's Encounters, Edinburgh and Chicago International Film Festivals, Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, London Animation Festival, Anim'Est in Romania, Visions Du Reel in Switzerland, Skena Up in Kosova and Flickfest in Australia.