Meet The Team

Where ideas take shape.

Senior
Leadership

Driving creativity and innovation, the senior team brings expertise, industry insight, and a commitment to quality, ensuring Crew Studio delivers standout productions and training.

Nathan Caselton

Founder

Taz Ayoub

Creative Director

Tom Diamond

Technical Director

Creative
Crew

The gears driving our productions & teaching the next generation of filmmakers.

Jon East

BAFTA-Winning Director

James Larkin

Director

Clare Holman

Director, Actress & Writer

Sue Dunderdale

Theatre Director

Simon Reay

Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer

Rick Joaquim SASC

Multi Award-Winning Cinematographer

Ilana Garrard ACO/Assoc BSC

Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator

Andy Clark

Cinematographer

Bojan Brbora ASC Mentee

Cinematographer

Zoran Veljkovic SAS

Cinematographer

Werner Van Peppen

Gaffer

Daniel Kolditz

Camera Assistant

Nathan Caselton

Nathan Caselton is a Director and creative visionary with a career spanning over a decade in the film, media, and business sectors. As the Director of Crew Studio, Nathan brings a unique blend of strategic business expertise, creative innovation, and leadership. His experience has includes creative consultancy in fast growing multi-million dollar industries, including the geospatial sector, broadcast radio, automotive and government & private property management, where he shaped messaging and led high-impact film campaigns.
 

In addition to leading Crew Studio, Nathan serves as the Creative Director of Actors Studio, where he’s steered the facility into a globally recognised institution, dedicated to nurturing emerging talent. From mentoring aspiring actors to collaborating with A-list professionals, Nathan continues to create meaningful opportunities for those starting their careers while driving the studio’s reputation. As a film director, his projects span a range of scales and genres with creative precision and ability to deliver compelling narratives.

Nathan Hosting Film Making Workshop with BAFTA Winner, Barry Keoghan

Taz Ayoub

Taz Ayoub is a Director, Writer, and Producer with two decades of experience in film production. He began his career in the script supervision department, having since produced on international features.

In addition to his work in film, Taz Ayoub has contributed to actor training programs, collaborating with institutions such as the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and operates in business consultancy across the Middle-East. His extensive experience in directing, acting and business development has made him a respected figure in the industry.

Taz Ayoub Producing on set with Academy Award Winner James Friend and Director Tim Kent.

Tom Diamond

Tom brings an exceptional technical edge to Crew Studio. With a career spanning major film, TV, and live event productions, he has worked across cinematography, sound, and vision engineering at world-class venues like the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, and the O2. Tom’s work includes productions for Netflix (Peaky Blinders, My Oxford Year), BBC Studios (Home – Africa), and Live Events (Jacob Collier, Lindsey Stirling, Green Day, Bryan Adams).

Tom has worked across both live outside broadcasts and independent films, whilst bringing a diverse skillset for more challenging productions as qualified paddlesports coach and water safety expert; his marine safety experience on major productions ensures high-level safety and precision on set.

At Crew Studio, Tom ensures productions run seamlessly—whether it’s orchestrating high-end commercial shoots or delivering complex live broadcasts. With an eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, he’s the go-to expert for turning ambitious ideas into polished realities.

Tom Diamond Production Manager

Tom operating live broadcasts at the Royal Albert Hall.