Director - Greg Richters

He has worked for 11 years in various capacities of film production and has directed over 30 short films, commercials and documentaries. 11 years ago he wrote and directed a documentary "Youth of Franz Kafka" which is part of the literature program of the German University, in Hamburg. 5 years ago he directed and produced a commercial for a German SPA chain, which ran in German movie theaters and on national Television. 2 years ago he directed and produced the 12 minute long short film "IMAGINE". 

He's the founder of Film Community Filmmakers-United.com. He also founded the production companies FILMS UNITED and 51 FILMS, co-founded the company PINADD, the jobs website fujobs.net and runs his personal blog at gregrichters.com.

Connect with him on Twitter @gregrichters and @fumembers (Filmmakers United). Also connect with him on Facebook.com/gregrichters and here at the 51 Degrees Network.

Producer - Alexander Souabni

After making his first documentary, Alex had a thirst for being in the film industry. His documentary "Tunisia - What Next", dealt with the Tunisian Revolution of January/February 2011 and its outcomes. His enthusiasm and passion behind the project stem from it being a subject close to his heart. Since he has been involved in "51 Degrees" he has become so absorbed with the project and a proud member of a great international Production Team.

He is still working on "51 Degrees" as Producer and couldn’t imagine not being involved because he feels he would "miss the high of new different scenes and extravagant, ambitious publicity stunts". 

Tunisia - What Next, Documentary (24 minutes): Click here to watch.

Script/Continuity Supervisor - Brian (Baz) Wilson

Brian Wilson started in film making in 1991 with his own video production business.  He was making multi-camera weddings, corporate videos and live sporting and stage events.  In 2006 he decided to formalise his knowledge and experience and went to study at the University of Bradford where in 2009 he graduated with a 1^st Class BSc (Hons) in Media Technology and Production.  Brian has worked on a number of films both at University and professionally examples of which can be seen online. 

Aside from being fully trained in all aspects of the production process, Brian also has a great deal of experience as an Actor, Singer, Musician, Jazz Dancer, High Board Diver, and Trampolinist. 

Watch an example of Brian's directing work, here.

Assistant to the Producer - Scott Buxton

Currently still studying English at Goldsmith’s, University of London, Scott is an energetic, organised and passionately driven member of the Films United make up. Having worked on various small projects throughout his early education Scott has experimented with a range of roles from Producing to Acting, Directing to Writing.

Scott’s passion for writing was the influence behind his decision to study English with his intentions not merely focused on educational success, but discovery. Goldsmiths offered an “opportunity to explore the roots of storytelling” for Scott, who continues to draw inspiration from day to day university life, finding exciting collaborative prospects from the large pool of talent that attend the ‘University of London’ college.  Currently Scott is writing a short and is starring in “Betrayal”, a Swedish made short film from the internationally acclaimed studios in Gothenburg. 

Scott is thriving in his role as Assistant to Producer on FILMS UNITED’s new feature “51 Degrees” and has built strong relationships with the internationally diverse Production Team. 

Casting Director - Nicole Donne 

Excited to be joining the production team of 51Degrees is Nicole Donne, with a varied background, a range of production experience and heaps of organization.  She has worked on both sides of the camera, on a range of productions; from low budget arthouse short films, to big budget feature films.  Most notably, her casting experience includes the edgy short film 'Freak', selected for the London Short Film Festival in January, as well as upcoming music video 'Snow in Summer' by artist Sheyi Martins. 

Unit Production Manager - Daniel Ludwig

Production Assistant - Tasha Teong Soo San

A cuddly Malaysian constantly lost in London. Tash may look soft and squishy but her easily-excitable and physically aggressive nature tends to cause injury to those around her. She means well, really. When she's not crushing rib cages, she can seen awkwardly trying to pass her third year in Film Studies, as well as doing part-time production work on the sidelines.

Production Assistant - Lauren Antonina Herbert

During her Business Degree, Lauren spent her Internship Year in an eclectic mix of production roles. She ran an award-nominated Film School for Northamptonshire youths and was a Post-Production Assistant for The War of The World’s World Stage Tour. Lauren has since graduated and worked on the exciting feature film "51 Degrees" as a Production Assistant. She is currently a member of the ITV Talent Pool.

Production Assistant - Florian Klein

Florian Ben Graziano Klein is an independent filmmaker, musician and actor. Growing up in Berlin, Germany, Florian started to play violin and the piano at an early age. In school he joined every kind of musical ensemble he could do to feed his passion: making music and being on stage. As a member of the orchestra he got twice the chance to play under the conduction of the well-known Sir Simon Rattle at the Berlin Philharmonie. 

After graduating from the Arndt-Gymnasium School in Berlin 2006 his ambition was to be on stage or in front of the camera. He took part in various acting workshops in Berlin and Munich. 

After a couple of years expanding his experience in many different ways Florian decided to study a full-time programme in Media Production with Drama in England.

Production Assistant - Gergana Barakova

After completing an education and a career in hospitality and tourism, Gergana Barakova decided to follow her heart and moved to London to discover the world of film. Gergana’s extremely enthusiastic and passionate interest in the film industry began as a hobby long time ago. It has been increasing over time and now, Gergana's mission is to turn this hobby into a profession.  Mastering the art of film and enjoying the process together with the eagerness of becoming a virtuoso in the field led Gergana to completing a masters degree in film and joining her first feature film production ‘51 Degrees’. To be continued....

Production Assistant - Jamie Brett

I'm Jamie Brett, 21, from England. I've been a production assistant for 4 Post production companies. I made it onto television credits "Looking for Lowry" presented by Sir Ian Mckellen at the beginning of 2011 and more recently I was the researcher on "51 Degrees".

I’ve enjoyed cinema since I was very little, by the time I was 18 I was working full time at a cinema and it only took me a year to be promoted to a projectionist. Working on “51 Degrees” was an absolutely brilliant experience and gave me the opportunity to work with an amazing crew in such a dynamic environment. I’m very much looking forward to gloating rights at my old cinema after being involved with such an intense a unique film.

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