Creative Team

Director/Writer: Will Hextall

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Will is a director and screenwriter from Stevenage, Hertfordshire. He has a background in acting and attended the prestigious Big Spirit Youth Theatre, known for its notable alumni including Ben Whishaw and Claire Rushbrook. In 2019, Will won a best drama award for a production of Hedda Gabler he directed. Intrigued by the storytelling tools film gives a director, he went on to study Film and Television Production at the London Metropolitan University and is now working on what will be his film festival debut!

Previously, Will has worked as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Drama Teacher and for a deaf charity. Accessibility and disability representation is something very close to his heart.

His credits include: Morningside (Stoic) music video, and The Price of Existence (documentary).

Co-writer: Ellie Wallwork

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Ellie is 22 year old visually impaired, queer actor known for her roles: Hanne in Doctor Who and Marion Irmsby in Call The Midwife, both visually impaired guest lead characters.

Having previously written.a play and with a passion for writing poetry, she is excited to be stepping into the shoes as a screenwriter for Picturesque, in addition to playing the lead character, Mills.

Her first hand experience of being a blind queer woman makes her the perfect candidate for co- writer and will help keep our storytelling as authentic as possible.

Her credits include: Hanne in Doctor Who, Marion Irmsby in Call The Midwife, Lily in Here Comes Freida and Ian’s Student in Imagine.

Producer: Harry Norton

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Harry is an experienced director, writer and producer who has worked on various films, most recently as producer of Protomartyr: The First British Saint (2022), a short documentary film about Saint Alban,

Harry is a film graduate from Hertfordshire University and is one to watch, as he continues to develop his career.

His credits include: Protomartyr: The First British Saint, Hellvelyn, Faustian and Missing.

Director of Photography: Davey Gilder

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Davey is a cinematographer, whose career has seen him work as D.O.P across a number of award winning short narrative films for BFI and Channel 4. In addition he has worked on commercials for Adidas, Lego, Formula One, Playstation, Jessie J, Yorkshire Tea, Tommy Hilfiger and Currys & PC World.

With his plethora of experience and the gritty but pretty look Davey creates, we are confident he will deliver some breathtaking footage for Picturesque.

His narrative credits include: A Life Hereafter – Channel 4 Random Acts, Marina and Adrienne- Film London, British Council, Creative England / BFI, Lambing Season- Creative England / BFI Network

Production Designer: Hannah Sorkin

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Hannah has worked across a number of roles in the film industry from director to producer and now production designer. Also, with experience behind the scenes in the theatre world, she has a fantastic eye for detail when it comes to what looks good on camera and is planning to bring an awesome 70s MOD Revival look to the film.

Her credits include: Seen and Not Heard, Lost and Found and It’s a Dog’s Life.

1st Assistant Camera: Elbert Souza

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Elbert is an experienced camera operator, cinematographer and photographer from Brazil with over four years experience. He has worked in across broadcast production and directing at large venues such as the O2 and SSE Wembley Arenas’, at theatres around London and the Hillsong Evangelical church. He has also directed his own narrative short films and served as cinematographer.

His narrative credits include: The Fear of Crossing (2021), Evil Eyedeology (2021), The Diamond (2021), The Price of Existence (2021).