A spotlight on our Cardiff and wider Wales based talent working in HETV, Film and Commercials
Richard Stoddard
Director Of Photography
DOP Richard ‘Stoddy’ Stoddard | IMDB | CV
Stoddy is an established and popular DOP working in HETV and Film across the UK. A selection of his HETV credits includes ‘Run Away’ for Netflix, ‘Lazarus’ for Amazon, and ‘The Guest’ for the BBC for which he received a BAFTA Cymru nomination in 2026. Further TV credits include ‘Being Human’, ‘Hinterland’ for which he won a BAFTA Cymru Award and the Guild of British Camera Professionals Award for Excellence. His film credits include Gareth Bryn’s ‘The Passing’ which won him a BAFTA Cymru for Photography and Lighting, ‘Sometimes Always Never’ starring Bill Nighy, ‘That Good Night’ starring Sir John Hurt, and ‘Shepherd’ for which he won Best Cinematography Award at the Porto International Film Festival in Portugal. Stoddy has recently been shooting additional photography on ‘The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race’ for Plan B and Amazon.
DOP Oona Menges BSC | IMDB | CV
Oona is a highly experienced and respected Cinematographer whose work spans both award winning television and acclaimed films. Known for her collaborative approach and meticulous attention to creative detail, she brings a strong storytelling sensibility to every project. Her television credits include the upcoming Band 3 HETV series ‘Majesty’ for Paramount shot on location in Wales, ITV series ‘Ruby Speaking’, and Apple TV+’s BAFTA-winning ‘Lovely Little Farm’. Her feature work includes ‘LOLA’, a 1940s-set sci-fi thriller directed by Andrew Legge; ‘The Host’, a dark crime horror by longtime collaborator Andy Newbery; and the investigative thriller ‘Social Suicide’. Her further television credits include the acclaimed mini-series ‘Joe All Alone’, which won both a BAFTA and an RTS Award, and the award-winning web drama ‘Different for Girls’. She has also shot a wide range of short films and TV movies, including ‘Moth’ (Man of the House) by O-T Fagbenle and ‘Elen’, directed by Andy Newbery.
Hair and Make Up Designer James Spinks | IMDB | CV
James Spinks is an award-winning Hair and Make Up Designer based in Cardiff, celebrated for his detailed and innovative work in both Television and Film. He is currently designing ‘‘The Last Detectives’ for Quay Street Productions having just wrapped on ‘The Party’ with Sarah Solemani and Luke Evans. He won the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Hair and Makeup 2024 for ‘Y Sŵn’ and earned a BAFTA Cymru nomination for his work on ‘Morfydd’. Most recently, James designed the feature ‘A Colt Is My Passport’ directed by Gareth Evans and starring Tim Roth, and HETV series ‘The Guest’ for Quay St Productions with Eve Myles. Other recent credits include the BBC’s ‘Death Valley’, directed by Simon Hynd and starring Timothy Spall, and the film ‘Cold Snap’ produced by Sixteen Films, which premiered at the BFI London Film Festival. Further notable credits include the BBC’s HETV series ‘Wolf’, directed by Lee Haven Jones and Kristoffer Nyholm, as well as the popular TV movie ‘Men Up’ for Quay Street Productions.
Costume Designer Zoe Howerska | IMDB | CV
Zoe is an established costume designer, based in South Wales. In TV, Zoe’s credit include ITV drama ‘Believe Me’ upcoming BBC drama ‘Witch Farm’, Jack Thorne’s ‘The Accident’, ‘We Hunt Together’ and ‘The Change’ by Bridget Christie for Channel 4. Zoe’s also designed BBC comedy ‘The Tuckers’ and ‘Bang’, which gained her a BAFTA Cymru nomination. Her film credits include the BFI feature ‘Brides’ and Wyndham Price’s ‘No Vacancies’.
Script Supervisor Lowri Rees-Owen | IMDB | CV
Based in Wales, Lowri Rees-Owen is a highly skilled Script Supervisor with significant experience working across high-end television. Currently supervising ‘The Last Detectives’ for Quay Street, she begins work on ‘Code of Silence S2’ and prior to this she wrapped on the action thriller ‘Deadpoint’ for Clerkenwell Films, other recent credits include ‘The Lady’ (Left Bank Pictures), ‘The Guest’(Quay Street Productions), ‘The Light in the Hall’ and crime drama ‘Mudtown / Ar Y Ffin’(Severn Screen). Prior to this, Lowri has worked on some of the leading HETV series for the major streamers including ‘House of the Dragon’ S2 (HBO), ‘Rivals’ (Disney) and ‘The Sandman’ S2 (Netflix). She is a highly sought-after Supervisor, known for her professionalism and calm outlook on set as well as her precision and attention to detail.
Intimacy Coordinator Sita Thomas | IMDB | CV
Sita is a BECTU-Accredited Level 1 Intimacy Coordinator based in Cardiff working across HETV and feature film. Recent credits include ‘Bad Blood’ for World Productions and ITV, Sita’s second collaboration with director Julia Ford, having worked with her on Jeff Pope’s critically acclaimed ‘Believe Me’, and ‘Majesty’ for Paramount+ starring Jenna Coleman. Feature film work includes ‘Stuffed’ starring multiple-BAFTA winner Jodie Comer and Harry Melling, directed by Theo Rhys for Agile Films in addition to Corinna Faith’s ‘Unspeakable’ starring Eliza Scanlen. Sita was the IC for Jack Thorne’s ‘Falling’ starring Paapa Essiedu and Keeley Hawes, ‘The Witch Farm’ for Mammoth Screen, ‘The Last Detectives’ and ‘The Guest’ both for Quay Street and the BBC, as well as ‘Doctor Who S15’ and its spin-off series ‘The War Between The Land and The Sea’.
Marc Walters
Sound Mixer
Sound Mixer Marc Walters | IMDB | CV
Based in both Wales and Kent, Marc is a BAFTA Cymru nominated Production Sound Mixer with extensive experience across television drama and film. He has just wrapped on ‘The Last Detectives’ from Quay Street Productions, other recent credits include ‘Love Triangle’ directed by Aysha Rafael, ‘The One That Got Away‘ (Series 1 & 2), the acclaimed BBC series ‘Things You Should Have Done‘ (Series 1 & 2), ‘Partygate‘ and ‘Bergerac‘. Marc has also worked as 2nd Unit on leading series in recent years, including ‘Gangs of London’, ‘Young Sherlock’ and ‘The Outlaws’ as well as mixing the feature film ‘Dream Horse’ (FilmFour).
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