STEPHEN JOHNSON WRITER/DIRECTOR
From a background in fine art and music, Stephen studied Graphics and Film at Anglia University, broadening his experience with employment as a police photographer and Editor in a corporate video house, before entering the industry as a Runner in 1999. Moving from television Light entertainment into commercial and music video production, Stephen worked on promos for Ronan Keating and U2, gaining valuable work experience on feature films such as ‘The Mummy Returns’, ‘102 Dalmatians’ and ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’, before joining MJZ in 2002. Having played an instrumental role in setting up the company’s UK division, Stephen currently works as a Director’s Assistant to high profile international figures such as Rocky Morton, Dante Ariola and Spike Jonze. Recently Stephen has been heavily involved in the production of music promos for artists such as Bjork and campaigns for brands including Playstation, whilst actively seeking to develop his own work.

SCOTT JAMES BASSETT WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
As a published poet, Scott’s passion for the cinema is rooted in a firmly held belief in the importance of the script. Gaining both A Levels and a Degree in Film Production, Scott entered the industry as a Runner, working initially in television. He was able to move into feature film, through working on a series of award winning shorts for the National Film & Television School. Moving up quickly from an Assistant capacity, Scott has worked on a range of international film projects over the past three years, gaining more than 15 feature film credits as a Production Co-ordinator. Having recently completed work on Oscar nominated Director Sally Potter’s latest feature film ‘YES’, starring Sam Neill & Joan Allen, Scott has completed an intensive Screenwriting workshop at the National Film & Television School and is currently employed as Production Co-ordinator on the BBC Films/UK Film Council financed picture ‘The Boys’, for Producer Ruth Caleb.

FRANZISKA LINKE PRODUCER
Originally from East Germany, Franziska studied Film & Drama at The University of Reading where she Produced documentary films, before returning to her native city, Berlin in 1999 to begin an internship at X Filme Creative Pool. Franziska worked for internationally renowned directors such as Wolfgang Becker and Tom Tykwer on films such as ‘The Princess and The Warrior’. Advancing rapidly to the position of Assistant Line Producer, Franziska worked on a string of critically acclaimed feature films including ‘Never Mind The Wall’, ‘Good Bye Lenin!’ and the Miramax Co-produced ‘Heaven’, starring Cate Blanchet and adapted from a screenplay by the late Krzysztof Kieslowski. Based currently in London, Franziska is employed as an Assistant to Michael Nyman, the award winning composer of feature films such as 'Gattaca’, ‘Wonderland’ and ‘The Piano’.