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A seasoned entrepreneur with a background in tech, healthcare, and product innovation, Simon has supported hundreds of creators through mentoring and investment.

Simon wrote and produced the short film 1 STAR REVIEW—his first foray into filmmaking—which premiered at FrightFest 2024 in Leicester Square and went on to screen at festivals worldwide.

Inspired by the journey of 1 STAR REVIEW, and especially by the amazing passionate & incredibly talented people he met along the way, he founded 1st Features to help early-career filmmakers navigate the business challenges of the industry.

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Vipin is an award-winning Writer/Director & Editor based in London, with over a decade of filmmaking experience across the UK and India.

His recent short ESMERALDA premiered at the London Independent Film Festival and screened internationally. His fantasy short BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW debuted at FrightFest and earned multiple nominations.

Alongside narrative work, Vipin has created 600+ branded films for major clients including Apple, Barclays, and Samsung.

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George is an award-winning writer/director specialising in narrative fiction and commercials. He has a penchant for horror, sci-fi, and fantasy stories, grounded in realistic character drama.

In 2023, George's short film LEECH was showcased at FrightFest, Tampere, and Brooklyn Horror, as well as earning the British Horror Award for Achievement in Film on a Low Budget.

In commercials, George has carved a niche in video games, directing animated & live-action content for major titles including DUNE, HELLDIVERS 2, and A QUIET PLACE. 

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