The Team

Simon Richardson

Lover of all things horror, classical music and chess, Simon Richardson is an award-winning director (“Look at Me”, 2022), whose first horror feature, “Darkness Wakes”, secured a distribution deal with Left Films in 2015.

Simon is a prolific writer. His screenplay, “Wolfchild”, secured him a US Literary agent back in 2010. He has written fourteen screenplays and edited a number of short films and features for distributors including Metrodome and Vertigo.

His latest screenplay, “Europa”, is currently in development with Featuristic Films and will star award-winning actor, Mia Goth.

Simon’s career began in advertising, where he worked as both director and editor. He has directed and shot countless commercials for clients including Disney and Capcom.

Simon is a co-founder of A-OK Media House and has co-created an array of documentaries which have aired on Netflix, BBC, Discovery Channel, National Geographic and Amazon Studios.

Matt Trevor-Roper

Matt is an award-winning director and production designer.

To relax, Matt enjoys playing keyboard in his legendary Oxford cover band, “The Cheesegraters”. He is passionate about tackling challenges & connecting with people.

His work includes “Dickensian”, a 20-part drama for the BBC; Raindance and Tokyo International award-winning feature, “Mr. In-Between”; and many multi-award-winning short films.

Matt’s career began in business management overseeing over 200 franchise businesses for a fashion company. He changed his career over 12 years ago to work in film and film production.

He has directed commercials for Saint Gobain, Jewsons, Stark, London Transport and The London Film Fashion Centre.