Chris is a BAFTA winning, Oscar and César nominated producer and alumni of the prestigious National Film and Television School, ACE Producer Programmes, Berlinale Talents, Creative England’s Market Trader, Screen Yorkshire’s Flex and Cannes Producer Network. Chris’s experience and skills span multiple disciplines across live action and animation. He was named one of 22 most promising producers to secure slate financing through the BFI Vision Award. At the end of 2018 Chris co-produced Nathalie Biancheri’s debut feature, “Nocturnal”, which premiered at BFI London Film Festival. His debut feature animation, “Absolute Denial” (Dir: Ryan Braund), was selected for competition at Annecy 2021, and picked up by SC Films for sales. Chris’s collaborations with writer/director Lewis Rose, “Pops” and “Keep” are now screening on Disney+, while his BFI backed European co-production, “Scale”, premiered at the Cannes Semaine de la Critique and was nominated for a BIFA for Best British Short Film as well as being shortlisted for a César in France. Chris is co-producing Roisin Burn’s debut fiction, César nominated and BAFTA Longlisted “Wonderwall”.

Sam Luckley is an international rugby league player whose standout club success came in 2025–26, when he played a key role in Hull KR’s historic run of silverware, securing the League Leaders’ Shield, Challenge Cup, Super League Grand Final and World Club Challenge. Merging a deep understanding of elite sport with a passion for visual media, Sam has become a driving force in attracting fresh commercial capital into sports-based media across the UK and Europe.

Tom Simpson is a technology entrepreneur, film producer and Managing Director of Startingpoint. He has launched global products focused on enhancing human interaction and helping individuals showcase their personality, skills and potential through technology. A strong advocate for inclusion and social value, Tom believes technology should create opportunities for people to be seen, understood and valued. Tom’s passion for film began at an early age. Combining that lifelong interest with the finance and investment connections developed through his technology network led to his involvement with LuckySim, bringing together his interests in storytelling, business and creative talent.