MeetMeet TheThe Team
Giant Leap Productions
Our Film Production Team
Nick Padley
Creative Director
Specialisms | Concept development, pitching, scriptwriting, directing.
Favourite film | Mad Max 2 (I’m old!).
Current television | Succession.
When I’m not at work | Family, cycling, late-night gaming with my school pals.
Favourite thing(s) | There are too many to mention.
Ellie Padley
Senior Producer
Specialisms | Budgeting, talent acquisition, client liaising, project management.
Favourite film | A toss-up between The Bourne Ultimatum and Dirty Dancing.
Current television | Strictly!
When I’m not at work | Pornstar Martini please!
Favourite thing(s) | I’m super grateful for family, friends, and my wine fridge ?.
Max Blakeley
Producer / Videographer
Specialisms – Pitching, scriptwriting, client liaising, photography.
Favourite film | Boogie Nights.
Current television | Breaking Bad or Mindhunter.
When I’m not at work | The great outdoors (cycling, hiking, or climbing), photography, and writing.
Favourite thing(s) | Lemon Meringue Pie.
Rafi Siraj
Editor
Specialisms – Premiere, grading, sound design, live switching.
Favourite film | Anything horror – Hereditary or any of the Barbie Movies.
Current television | My favourite tv HAS to be Direct Store TV, catch us every day from 8am – 10pm on Sky Channel 680…
When I’m not at work | You’ll find me cooking, gaming, and writing films with Max.
My favourite thing(s) | The smell of petrol, fine wines, anime, and dogs.
Paul Holt
2D & 3D Animator
Specialisms – Cinema 4D, digital storyboarding, character creation, CAD.
Favourite film | This is a tough one as I really enjoy a wide range of films, however a recent stand out for me was 2020s Dune.
Current television | Arcane on Netflix
When I’m not at work | I am avid outdoorsmen, who enjoys the wilds. This includes: mountaineering, kayaking, rock climbing and even a spot of axe throwing when the mood takes me.
My favourite thing(s) | The twin pair of axe throwing that me and my wife got for our wedding day (we had axe throwing as an activity for guests at our wedding)