Mel Turner
CO-FOUNDER / PRODUCER / LINE PRODUCE
A New Zealand based Producer with nearly 200 screen time hours from her 25 year career. With a broad range of roles crossing over both feature and TV series but ultimately amassing a body of work and experience firmly founded in physical production, and for almost exclusively international film & TV projects. Mel is well respected and recognised in her field and is fiercely dedicated to creating positive and collaborative working environments with well-considered teams and concise decision-making being crucial to exceptional results. Committed to good communication, because it is fundamental to generating adaptable productions that can achieve the very best creative and practical outcomes.
Axel Paton
CO-FOUNDER / CO-PRODUCER / FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Axel has worked in the film industry for more than thirty years as a first assistant director, associate producer, and consulting producer for various international film and TV dramas as well as independent feature films. He has an established reputation with an extensive screen time record. Axel’s exceptional skill is his capability to develop and sustain a good relationship with the cast, crew, directors, and production team. He enjoys promoting collaborative energy and has a talent for creating such energy, making him a valuable asset to the projects he contributes to.
Connie Beatson-Smith
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Connie has been working in the film industry for six years, predominantly on US film and television projects. Prior to this she worked in law, so she is particularly adept at dealing with all things contract and compliance making sure the I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed.