Members Directory
Writer, Broadcaster and Film-maker
CO-FOUNDER KCN
Pete is an award winning film-maker and writer.​​
His work in Television for national and international broadcasters spans over 30 years. Clients include BBC, Discovery International, Channel 4, Fremantle, ITV and Channel 5.
He has worked in Documentary, Drama, Live TV, Music, Arts, Natural History and Features.​​
Previously Creative Director at BBC and Endemol/Shine (Tigress), Pete now runs his own Indie: Hungry Gap Productions.​​
The company is an established Television Company and also makes corporate content for social media​​
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Pete is an award-winning food writer and an international food judge
Illustrator and Artist
Peter O'Donnell
CO-FOUNDER KCN
Peter has been a professional artist since the early 90's when he established himself as a creator of children's books, writing and illustrating books for UK and international markets. He was short-listed for the prestigious 'Mother Goose' Award for his first book 'The Moonlit Journey' in 1990.
He originally studied fine art at Maidstone College of Art and later gained his MA at Kingston University.
Peter now focuses on painting and printmaking, exhibiting in the South West.
He works in gouache paint and mixed media. He is also a skilled printmaker using woodblock to
create iconic images.
Producer, Director, Head of Production
Natasha Hayes
Natasha owns & runs Hungry Gap Production alongside Pete Lawrence. With 30 Years experience in TV, Natasha has worked on Natural History, Features and Documentaries.
She is confident working with key talent and also shoots, edits and records sound. She is equally happy directing crews and managing large teams.
Natasha also freelances as a producer and Edit producer, managing several edit suites on complex live productions (Springwatch, Chelsea Flower Show, Alaska Live).
Presenter and Executive Producer
Monty Halls
Monty is a well-known BBC presenter, having fronted three series of BBC 2’s ‘Great Escapes’, as well as ‘Great Barrier Reef’ and ‘The Fisherman’s Apprentice.’ He has also presented films and series’ for Discovery, The History Channel, Channel 5, National Geographic, and Channel 4. More recently he has created several series concepts, including ‘Escaping Hitler’ and ‘My Family & the Galapagos’, and has worked more actively as a producer and originator of new content. Monty runs Seadog Productions in Totnes
Head of Production & Executive Producer
Tamsyn Halls
Tamsyn has previously worked for the BBC, at Children In Need and the Wildlife Fund, organising live television appeals and running their marketing and PR efforts. She has also worked within production management at the Underwater Channel, where she gained valuable insight into the multi-platform online television industry at the very beginning of VoD. She now works alongside Monty running Seadog Productions.
Designer, Art Director
Laura Woussen
I started my career as a Graphic Designer working on educational books at Oxford University Press and then I moved on to magazines such as “Cosmopolitan” and “Country Living Magazine” designing layouts and Art Directing food and beauty shoots. When I became a freelancer in 2011 I went back to working on books. Styling and laying out book content and covers from concept to print and Art Directing interior and lifestyle photographic content. This work takes me to London and Exeter. I also design Wedding Stationery over at Salty Rose Weddings. Locally I design branding for new ventures or rebrand current businesses. I love working with local, creative and passionate people! I also work alongside my Photographer friend Claire Gillo styling and shooting interiors such as holiday homes and restaurants.
Illustrator
Jennifer Cooper
Jennifer Cooper lives and works in Kingsbridge, taking inspiration from the beautiful area of the South Hams. She left Devon in 2003 to study Graphic Design in Surrey. After 12 years of working in London as a designer, she and her husband came back home to Devon to raise their son.
Jennifer’s first illustration was of Hope Cove and was a gift for her husband, as they had married there. The design was picked up by Hope Cove Gallery and proved so popular that Jennifer went on to draw more of her favourite places.
Photographer
Amanda Amor
I'm a passionate landscape, portraits, and wedding photographer based in Kingsbridge, Devon.
Having a love of photography and being able to develop my passion over the years, I decided in 2023 to start my business as a professional photographer.
I had a successful career in corporate business over the past 26 years, and with a grown up family, I now have plenty of time to myself to do what I most enjoy. I'm also a keen amateur painter and enjoy regular coastal walks, with camera in hand.
Actress, Film Director, Writer & Producer
Caroline Corrie
Actress, film director, writer and producer Caroline Corrie completed her award winning debut feature film 'Shalborne' last year. Set in 1905 'Shalborne' is a story about an Edwardian women's journey of liberation from patriarchy, filmed locally in Devon. It will hopefully be the first of many films and Caroline has already drafted the script for her next feature. With a first class honours degree in Drama from Birmingham University and three years acting training at RADA Caroline worked as an actress on stage and screen before moving into film production in 2016.
Web Designer, Photographer, Film-Maker
Jamie Curtis
By day Jamie runs Float Studio in Kingsbridge offering a broad range of services to local and national businesses, including web design & development, branding, photography, and SEO.
Otherwise you might find him cooking breakfast for a small B&B he shares with his wife (https://www.welliesandwaves.co.uk/). They previously ran a popular boutique hotel together in Exmoor called Heasley House before selling up and moving to Kingsbridge in 2022.
Jamie is also a passionate fisherman, and runs Salcombe Fishing Adventures (https://www.salcombefishing.co.uk/), which offers guided lure fishing in and around the Kingsbridge estuary, mainly for bass and wrasse.
He is a keen gig rower with Salcombe Rowing club, boatman, paddleboarder, and also pretends to himself that he can surf.
Founder Raw PR
Hayley Reynolds
Hayley Reynolds is founder and director of RAW, one of the leading food and drink PR agencies in the South West, working with a high-calibre portfolio of clients, ranging from award-winning local producers and hospitality businesses to national and international brands. Experts in their field, the team at RAW creates stand out campaigns through targeted PR and influencer activity.
Film Maker
Richard Melton
I am a passionate and versatile film-maker and creative director with over 20 years of experience in the media industry able to deliver high-quality, effective content for across all platforms.
I have worked with some of the biggest corporate and commercial brands, such as Nike, Adidas, HSBC, and Coca-Cola, producing and directing engaging films that reach and resonate with target audiences.
As a former Creative Director at an award-winning video content agency, I led a team of talented film-makers and post-production specialists, offering an exceptional, cost-effective, end-to-end service, completely in-house. I was responsible for developing and executing the creative strategy and vision for original content, as well as overseeing the shooting, editing, and delivery of projects.
I also have extensive experience in broadcast TV, having worked on documentaries, factual entertainment, and live sport for major networks, such as BBC, ITV, and Sky. I am proficient in video editing, social video, and drone piloting, and I always strive to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the video production industry.
Film Maker
Jon Clay
Jon is a documentary filmmaker, specialising in nature, people and the remote places they call home. The bulk of his work has been for the BBC and various international co-producers, though he’s also made lots of online content and has a feature doc on Netflix: Breaking Boundaries, the Science of Our Planet. Though born and raised in Suffolk his heart has always lived in the Southwest; he began his working life in Bristol 30 years ago and finally made the jump to Devon with his family in 2021. At around the same time he set up a small indie production company focused on making films that will help shift our culture towards a greener, healthier, fairer future: See Through Stories achieved B-Corp accreditation in early 2024.
Producer, Director, Development Exec
Daniel 'Raz' Rasmussen
Daniel Rasmussen is a producer, director and development executive in natural history and factual television. His work spans expeditionary filmmaking and environmental storytelling for major broadcasters including the BBC, Netflix and Disney+, focusing on wildlife behaviour and our planet's most pressing ecological challenges.
Photographer
Claire Gillo
I’m a creative photographer specialising in brand, portrait, commercial product, and event photography. For me, photography isn’t just about taking pictures, it’s about telling stories and capturing authentic moments. These two passions are at the heart of my work, particularly in the commercial space.
I was raised in Devon but like most young people I was eager to explore the world, so after a gap year travelling I went on to pursue a photography degree at the Arts University Bournemouth. After graduating with first-class honours, I spent several years working in the publishing industry, writing and shooting articles for various photography magazines. After meeting my husband in Bristol and starting a family in 2018 we made the decision to move back to Devon to be close to the sea! It was here that I founded Claire Gillo Photography and Salty Rose Weddings (my wedding photography business). I'm also on Instagram @clairegillophotographyand @saltyroseweddings.
Illustrator
Lucy Rose Cartwright
Lucy Rose Cartwright is a freelance illustrator and surface pattern designer that graduated from Falmouth University, UK with a BA in Illustration. She is currently represented by The Artworks Agency, London and Mendola Artists, New York and has worked on lots of exciting commissions for clients mainly in the Editorial and Publishing sectors. These include Penguin Books, The FT, Radio Times, Liz Earle, Waitrose, National Trust, Hachette, Tesco, Peets Coffee, Heron Valley, Don Papa Rum and many more. Lucy has always loved print processes and this is reflected in her work with organic textures and graphic compositions. Currently living by the sea in Devon, she takes inspiration from nature and the botanical elements that surround her.
Photography, Design. Ave Collective
Emma Tolley & Amy Freeman
We work as an external team from design concept to sign off, giving your business a creative upgrade. Working efficiently to understand your brand, your ethos and your goals to ensure we are able to build a strong partnership and help your vision come to life. Emma and Amy both have over 20 years in the creative industry - giving them the knowledge and skills to help push your ideas forward. Emma - photography, styling and visual merchandising and Amy - editing, retouching and design. We are proud to offer a 'one stop shop' for all of your creative, business needs.
Writer
Alison Huntingford
In line with recommended guidelines, the historical novels of Alison Huntingford are low in sugar. There are no candy coated, frothy romances here; no; only an authentic portrait of life in the past. Sometimes happy, sometimes sad, but always truthful.
The fancy frocks and grand manor houses common to many a novel of this genre, are absent here; instead what we get is a slice of real life, taken from the author’s own family history. True tales of struggle and hardship with no guarantee of a happy ending. These aren’t fairy stories, they are reality.
Creative Directors/Executive Producers
Robin Johnston & James Rowden
Robin and James, with over a decade of collaboration and a combined 30 years of experience, excel in delivering high-quality video content on time and within budget.
James brings expertise from sports broadcasting and video and Robin has produced for Channel 4, the BBC, and Discovery Channel
Together, they run Feral, a thriving content agency that connects brands, events, and audiences through strategic video creation. Building on their sports broadcasting roots, they launched Feral Sport and Feral Connect in 2024. Sport remains laser-focused on live sport broadcast and storytelling, delivering social media strategy and content for The Defender Burghley Horse trials, Badminton Horse Trials and The FA (Football Association). Feral Connect produces brand, academic and corporate films, prioritising creativity and clarity. Notable clients include Cloudy Bay Wine, The British Council, The London School of Fashion, the G7 Summit and Mole Energy.
TV Producer
Lizzie Stone
Liz has over 20 years experience in the TV industry, producing programmes from ’The Graham Norton Show’ to ‘The Great British Menu’ and has been lucky enough to travel to far flung corners of the world making Rick Stein’s programmes for the BBC.
Specialising in forward planning, inclusive casting and setting up complex shoots, Liz has produced a broad range of travel and food programmes, most recently 'Robson Green in the Amazon’ and ‘Joanna Lumley’s Jewels of the Mediterranean’ for C5.
Closer to home, she wrote and directed a short film celebrating 20 years of her husbands company, Stones Boatyard, which celebrated the Salcombe Yawl and captured beautiful drone footage of the Salcombe estuary.
Digital Marketer
Tim Stathers
Tim runs a digital marketing agency in Devon, Upsite, working with a number of local and national businesses to increase their exposure online. Specialising in e-commerce, SEO and paid search, Upsite has a track record of growing SMEs.
Tim is also an experienced copywriter, photographer and digital designer who loves exploring the South Devon coastline with his camera, drone and labrador.
Drone Specialist
Jim Bishop
Founder of Red Air Drones / Media.
Innovator in Social Housing Data Capture .
Partner in the British Drone Consortium with Skylift UAV.
Member of HSE Drone Stakeholder group.
3 year partnering Skylift in Agri Drone technology research and data capture.
Innovating leading architects into using drones to capture heritage and building across the UK.
Assisting Construction companies in digitalising their workflow with Drones.
​ FPV Pilot and social media content provider
TV Editor
Wendy Broadhurst
Wendy has 25 years+ professional experience as a television editor living and working in Bristol. She moved with her family to South Devon in 2021 and has continued to work ‘remotely’ from home.
She has worked on a wide range of programme genres including observational documentary, prime-time game shows and natural history. Broadcasters include the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Ch5 & National Geographic with production credits such as ‘Countryfile’, ‘Animal Park’, 'Skin A&E' and “Deal or No Deal”.
When not in the edit chair, Wendy regularly volunteers at Overbecks National Trust Garden in Salcombe, continuing to learn and seek inspiration for her own garden in Kingsbridge.
Videographer, Photographer, Drone
Dan Coleman
I’m a videographer and commercial photographer based in Kingsbridge, South Devon. I create engaging visual content to help businesses elevate their profiles. Working across tourism, real estate, and construction, no two days are ever the same. Starting my company over five years ago was the best decision I’ve made—living and working here feels like a dream.
Writer
George Mahood
George is an author of non-fiction books that blend travel, humour, sport, and adventure. Before writing books, he spent over a decade working as a photographer (mostly weddings) in the Midlands.
In 2013, he moved to Devon with his wife and three children, and a year later, he made the leap to writing full-time.
In addition to his books, George shares weekly posts through his Substack newsletter, Reconnecting...
When he’s not writing, George loves spending time outdoors – running, cycling, swimming, or exploring the South Hams with his dog.
Painter, Printmaker
Maggie Smith
Maggie is a painter, printmaker and workshop teacher who is constantly inspired by the sea, surrounding natural landscape, nature and her garden.
Having trained as a primary school teacher many years ago, she specialised in Ceramics at college and also taught educational dance in schools around Oxfordshire, before moving to the South Hams and settling just outside Kingsbridge nearly twenty years ago.
Working in a variety of mediums, ranging from large mixed media pieces to small intricate printmaking, Maggie produces work from an emotional response to things, a scene, or a moment in time, which captures her imagination and fires up her creativity.
Some of her printmaking designs are on mugs, tea towels, cards and stationery which she sells from her studio and on her website.
Maggie exhibits locally and opens her studio for the South Hams Arts trail in October and has recently set up Devon Makers Markets, with fellow printmaker Emma Cook.
She welcomes people to her rural studio [ in Goveton ] by appointment at other times.
Choreographer
Catherine Seymour
Catherine is a choreographer collaborating across art forms to bring light to bear on contemporary issues, from the personal, to the environmental and social. Her most recent collaboration with film maker David Lefeber, Bowland Beth, explores the threat to the extraordinary bird of prey, the hen harrier and the injustice of persecution in the widest sense.
Trained at London Contemporary Dance School and the Merce Cunningham studio NYC, after a performing career, she began choreographing, presenting live dance work in seasons at The Place Theatre, London and touring. She became the first choreographer in residence at The Royal Festival Hall, creating performances across the South Bank venues and site specifically. Other residencies included a Year of the Artist Award at Chelsea Royal Hospital, and Nell Gwynn’s home, Lauderdale House, in collaboration with The Kreutzer String Quartet.
She believes in the unique power of dance to move people at a visceral level and act as a powerful catalyst for change.
Photographer
Michael Mills
Michael set up MJE Film + Photography in September 2022, following a long career in property sales. Having been a keen amateur photographer since childhood, He took the plunge and turned professional as a way of satisfying a long-held desire to find a more creative, fulfilling career path.
To date,He has specialised in architectural photography, as well as food photography - often working alongside his wife, Janet Brinkworth, a well-established home economist and food stylist. For 2025 I'm looking to expand my repertoire, having just completed two video projects for a Plymouth based engineering firm and a veterans charity - PL1 Civvy Street.
Illustrator and Printmaker
Jane Foster
I am a children’s book illustrator, author, and textile designer based in Devon, UK. I enjoy creating bold and cheerful designs that are appealing to both children and adults. My daily work involves drawing, painting, screen printing, sewing, and designing, with the hope of bringing joy into people's lives through my illustrations
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Screenwriter, Director, Editor
Christian Dines
Christian Dines is a Self-Shooting, Screenwriter, Director and Editor.
Over the past 25 years, Christian has worked on a wide
variety of short and long-form content - helping nurture
cinematic skillset of establishing tone and finding the truth in a moment, a scene, narrative structure and editing
patterns.
He is also an editor for hire: https://www.realigofilms.com/
More recently, Christian began building a YouTube channel, devoted to sharing some of the lessons he’s learnt
Web Designer
Neil P-A
Hi I'm Neil, & it's been quite a journey to reach this point with QED webdesign.
Formerly a chef of 27years in high end hotels & restaurants (Michelin stars etc). I did my first website in 2005 to promote my own freelance cheffing services. Then towards the latter end of my culinary career I wrote a hospitality blog (for 6years) - this taught me how to moneytise the 11,000 unique users (on average of the year).
In 2017 I started a chef recruitment firm, sold it in 2023 to concentrate full time on QED, which I started in 2022. Our focus on sustainable website design came about in December 2023.
My side hustle is now my full time business
Film-maker & Photographer
Will Reddaway
Will is a documentary filmmaker and photographer with a passion for capturing real-life stories with authenticity and depth. Alongside his documentary work, he is an experienced commercial photographer and filmmaker, helping businesses visually represent themselves through compelling imagery and storytelling. His diverse portfolio showcases his ability to craft engaging narratives across both stills photography and filmmaking, bridging the gap between real-world storytelling and brand-driven visuals.
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Wildlife Artist
AYSE RIFAT
Ayse is an award-winning wildlife artist based in South Devon. She graduated from Buckinghamshire University with a degree in 3D Multi-Disciplinary Design and worked for Estee Lauder as their corporate store designer for ten years, covering regions such as the UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Her designs can be found in prestigious department stores like Selfridges, Harrods, and Harvey Nichols, as well as internationally in cities including Istanbul, Amsterdam, Paris, and Moscow.
In 2010, Ayse relocated to the South Hams and transitioned into freelance design, collaborating with notable brands such as Timberland and the Crew Clothing Company. Most significantly, she has returned to her passion for painting.
Her fascination with wildlife and nature was sparked during a childhood trip to Epping Forest, leading her to dedicate her time to observing the natural world. This keen eye for detail, coupled with a deep love for birds, is vividly reflected in her paintings and drawings.
Ayse is an active member of The Wildlife Artists Society International and was recognized as an Invitational Artist for Explorers Against Extinction in 2019 and 2020. She has showcased her work at Roy's Art Fair at the Oxo Tower in London and was selected to participate in the "Oh Wise Owl" exhibition with the National Trust at Beningbrough Hall in Yorkshire.
Creative Engagement Consultant, Coach
Jenny Reina
Jenny is a creative engagement consultant and coach who helps people, organisations and brands cultivate impactful engagement with target audiences and communities. She has worked across multiple industries, from MTV and Disney to EE, Hendrick's Gin and the British Snowboard Team.
She is an ICF accredited somatically trained life coach, working with people and organisations who want to make positive change in the world in big and small ways, offering a non-judgemental space to chew over challenges and projects.
She has also worked as a BBC journalist/multimedia producer and researcher, written for magazines like The Face, Dazed & Confused and Mixmag and collaborated with award-winning documentary makers to develop digital engagement strategies.
She is founder of Hunt & Gather, with clients and collaborators including architects, art galleries, festivals, civic organisations, publications and local authorities, like the Whitechapel Gallery, Time Out, Arts Council, GLA and the Forestry Commission .
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Founder, Head of Grading
Steve Bearman
Steve owned and ran Silver Salt Restoration until its sale to John Gore Media in 2024. He started out working on film rushes for productions such as In Bruges, Eastern Promises, The Harry Potter films, and The Bourne Ultimatum. Over the course of his career, he has worked on commercials, TV, and film projects, specializing in film restoration and the remastering of classic and contemporary films.
Steve has collaborated with renowned directors and directors of photography, including Ken Loach, Danny Boyle, Mike Leigh, Roger Deakins, Roger Pratt, Dick Pope, and Sir Paul McCartney. His notable film restoration credits include The Deer Hunter, Donnie Darko, Mulholland Drive, When Harry Met Sally, Kes, Withnail and I, and Alfred Hitchcock’s silent films.
Founder, HubSpot marketing &
B-Corp agency
Yiuwin Tsang
Yiuwin Tsang is the founder of Disruptive Thinking, a HubSpot-certified marketing agency and B-Corp that helps businesses grow smarter through better sales and marketing. Based in Kingsbridge since 2019, Yiuwin combines over 15 years of experience with a passion for driving commercial growth and improving ROI for clients by harnessing modern technology and using data-driven decision-making. In what spare time he gets you can normally find Yiuwin DJing as part of the KDJ Collective or attempting to play football as an inside-out left winger.
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