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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, US and India.

His recent short ESMERALDA, shot by the DoP of ADOLESCENCE Matthew Lewis, premiered at the London Independent Film Festival and has garnered multiple nominations internationally. His fantasy short BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW premiered and was nominated at FrightFest and won the Gold Award at UK Seasonal film festival.

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 and also being selected for release by ALTER.

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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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 award-winning 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, receive the Enhanced AVEC tax credit, and achieve commercial distribution as part of an anthology.

Inspired by that journey, and the incredibly passionate & talented people he met along the way, Simon conceived of 1st Features to help early-career filmmakers navigate the business challenges of the industry.

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Yoann is an award-winning filmmaker who has produced several short films and brings a sharp operational mindset to every project, shaped by years of experience building and managing high-growth companies in the venture capital space.

He has led teams, overseen multi-million dollar budgets, and scaled ambitious ideas from concept to execution. Seeing a deep parallel between the worlds of venture and filmmaking, with both needing creative problem-solving, strong leadership, financial discipline, and an ability to bring diverse talent together toward a singular vision, he is passionate about applying these skills to help filmmakers navigate the often opaque business side of the film industry.

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