the team.
Simon Hancock
Founder & Creative Director
Simon guides the company’s creative vision and works closely with clients to turn complex ideas into clear compelling narratives.
As the former Editor of BBC Click, he’s experienced at leading high-performing teams, and combines strategic thinking with a sharp instinct for storytelling.
Talia Franco
Founder & Managing Director
Talia is a storyteller with a background in journalism and a talent for distilling complex ideas into clear, human narratives. She specialises in making technology and finance accessible and relatable.
As Co-Founder, she oversees production and operations, working closely with clients and creative teams to ensure every project meets the company’s standards for clarity, accuracy and thoughtful execution, regardless of scale or budget.
Kitty Knowles
Producer Director
Kitty has travelled to Japan seven times with Electric Eel and series produces TechXplore and the award-winning World’s Greatest Train Journeys for the BBC.
She has over a decade of experience covering technology, travel, culture and the environment. With a background in print journalism, she has written for Forbes, Sifted (FT) and Condé Nast.
Her work has been recognised by the Association for International Broadcasting, the Travel Media Awards and Covering Climate Now.
India Latham
Producer Director
India works across branded content and broadcast productions. She has worked in over 15 countries for organisations including Lonely Planet and the BBC.
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Her work spans wildlife, travel and current affairs, from the BBC’s Travel Show and Panorama to digital series for Coinbase and the London Stock Exchange, with films reaching millions of views.
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She’s at ease working with crews of any size in demanding environments, whether filming husky sledding in the Yukon at –35°C or conducting in-depth investigative interviews.
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Benjamin Lister
Shooting Director
Benjamin Lister is an award-winning British filmmaker from Birmingham, England.
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Ben is known for long-form documentaries for major broadcasters including the BBC and Channel 4, directing films on subjects from gangs and conflict to social issues around the world.
His BBC documentary A Very British Cult received wide critical recognition.
Ben Barfoot
Shooting Director
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Benjamin Barfoot is a self-taught British filmmaker, director and editor with over 20 years of experience across factual, documentary and feature film work.
He began making films as a child and developed his craft through hands-on storytelling. He has directed multiple investigations for BBC Panorama, Vice and BBC Studios.
Alongside broadcast work, he has directed feature films such as Double Date and Daddy’s Head, bringing inventive cinematic storytelling to both factual and narrative forms.
Joseph Briffa
Shooting Director
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Joseph Briffa is a multi-award winning producer and director whose work in observational documentary, travelogue, arts and culture is world renowned.
He has made character-focused films for the major broadcasters on subjects as diverse as cosmetic surgery, life on a remote Scottish island and the real lives of drag queens.
His series My Greatest Shot for Sky Arts and BBC News followed some of the world’s greatest photographers into their studios to explore the secrets behind their works.
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