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CORE TEAM

EFEOSA AFOLABI‍

CO-FOUNDER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER ‍

Efeosa Afolabi is a London-based filmmaker and actor working across development, production and performance. As co-founder of RUN N GUN, he develops original projects from first idea through production, post and release, with a particular focus on visually driven storytelling and resourceful independent filmmaking. His approach combines creative ambition with practical execution, building films around strong ideas, deliberate preparation and the resources available rather than waiting for ideal conditions.

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CASPIAN BARKER

CO-FOUNDER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER ‍

Caspian Barker is a director and producer whose experience spans independent filmmaking and large-scale professional productions. Having worked within the directing department alongside filmmakers including Guy Ritchie, he brings an understanding of fast-moving sets, preparation and production discipline to RUN N GUN. As co-founder, he works across development and production, combining practical filmmaking experience with an instinct for performance, pace and visually focused storytelling.

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NATHANEAL BEADLE

SOUND / MUSIC / POST-PRODUCTION ‍

Nathanael Beadle is a sound engineer, composer and post-production specialist working across production sound, editing, mixing and original music. With experience spanning film and the wider music industry, including work with Sony and Warner Music Group, he brings both technical precision and musical instinct to the projects he joins. For RUN N GUN, Nathanael helps develop the sonic identity of each film from production through final delivery, treating sound as an essential part of the storytelling.

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HOLLIE ROSS

BRAND / TALENT MANAGER / ADVISOR‍ ‍

Hollie Ross is a talent manager working at TPA, a global talent management and communications agency representing talent across fashion, entertainment and culture. Her work centres on talent development, representation and building long-term careers through strategic opportunities and partnerships. As an advisor to RUN N GUN, Hollie brings an industry-facing perspective to talent, positioning and professional relationships, helping the company think beyond individual productions towards the people and partnerships that can support its wider growth.

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MAXI HAILEY

1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ‍

Maxi Hailey is a 1st Assistant Director with experience across the AD and camera departments on productions in the UK and Europe. Multilingual and accustomed to working across different crews and production environments, she brings organisation, adaptability and calm decision-making to fast-moving sets. Her experience includes work connected with Channel 4 and Velvet Films Belgium alongside independent productions, giving her a practical understanding of how preparation, communication and strong on-set coordination keep a production moving.

“NONE OF US IS AS SMART AS ALL OF US…” - Ken Blanchard