University of Leicester

Yasmine, Producer/Editor at Cande, has a focus on story-first production, shaping cinematic narratives through rhythm, structure and technique. You’ll work with Yasmine mainly at your project’s post-production stage, feeding back and working together to turn what was captured on shoot day into the idea we envisioned.

With experience spanning McLaren to Team GB, Yasmine combines documentary instinct with editorial precision to build emotionally driven work across commercial and film spaces.

Phil, Producer, has developed a niche specialisation as a Livestream Technical Producer/Director. Phil will bring a diverse set of skills and experience to your project, particularly the live streams we host, ensuring the show runs smoothly and effortlessly.

His production experience was honed during his time in Los Angeles, where he worked on unscripted television shows for major network channels and leading streaming platforms. He has also overseen live broadcasts for some of the world’s largest concerts and music festivals, including EDC Vegas, Outside Lands and Lollapalooza.

Craig, Cande’s Business Manager, contributes to the strategic development of Cande, working closely with the management team. You may engage with Craig through your initial enquiry, onboarding into Cande or through any business related project support.

Drawing on a decade of experience in management, service delivery and transformation, he helps drive Cande’s operational and commerical performance.

Jonny, Featured Director of Photography, works with Cande to deliver stand-out content across our slate. Jonny has worked with some of the biggest sporting clubs and brands in the country, and has been an integral part of several of our projects, in particular our location-based livestreams.

He also played an important role in a series of 12 location-based livestreams delivered in spring 2021, bringing technical skill and a strong visual eye to ambitious live content.

Lou, Featured Director of Photography, has worked in the industry for two decades. He has worked with some of the largest globally known brands and broadcasters, and is an asset to any project we have him on, helping bring your vision to life.

His credits include work for broadcasters such as Sky, Channel 4 and the BBC, with clients including Google, England Football Team and Adidas.

Becky, Cande’s Business Administrator, upkeeps the day-to-day running of the business. You might meet Becky along your journey of working with Cande, as she ensures information flows, key meetings are scheduled and project traffic is prioritised.

Becky underpins the smooth running of Cande, making sure all the cogs keep turning so the team and our clients have what they need, when they need it.

Olivia, Cande’s Junior Producer, supports pre-production, the video team on shoots and post-production, working throughout the entire production process. You’ll most likely get to work with Olivia during a shoot, on set or in the studio.

With a background in illustration and animation, Olivia brings a keen eye for detail and helps turn concepts into bold visuals that bring our clients’ ideas to life.

Toby, Camera Operator, travels the country to our clients to capture beautiful compositions and help make your ideas come to life. He’ll be behind the camera, so you’ll work with him to get the perfect shot, either in a beautiful location or in our curated studio space.

When he’s not rig-building and testing in our kit cupboard, Toby brings practical creative experience to every shoot. Coming from a farming background, he also adds invaluable insight to our work across the agriculture supply chain.

Ben, Cande’s Director, works with clients to develop content ideas and creative strategies. You will work with Ben to establish your initial idea and creative vision, set early targets and get a clear feel for what working with Cande will be like.

With a background in developing formats and producing programmes for UK broadcasters, Ben brings both creative experience and strategic direction to the team. He also sits on the University of Wolverhampton’s Screen School Advisory Board, helping connect Cande’s work with the next generation of screen talent.