Papaya Films London goes from strength to strength, adding a sensational list of extraordinary filmmaking talent to its already impressive UK roster. From emotive storytellers to filmmakers that dare to challenge the norms with their unique and cinematic perspectives. The latest additions are sure to bring an awesome wave of exciting new projects to the world and Papaya Films can’t wait to share them with you.
“We're happy to release our latest director signings, presenting a captivating blend of diverse talents. This dynamic group comprises established visionaries with remarkable portfolios and rising stars whose potential we're eager to nurture and spotlight”. - Gem Souleyman EP Papaya Films London
Daniel is a visual artist and storyteller who is passionate about literature, film, and the arts. He has worked with global brands including Audi, BMW, Coca-Cola, Cupra, Mercedes, and McDonald's. His work spans music videos, narrative storytelling, and documentaries, with his projects amassing over 200 million views online.
Overall, Daniel's talent for the arts and storytelling results in compelling and emotionally resonant narratives that captivate audiences.
With a desperate love of photography and all things visual, Frédéric de Pontcharra’s worked for many years as a Director of Photography, honing his skills behind the camera. Now, as a filmmaker, his work exudes that special something that comes from having developed such a keen eye. His commercial work is getting him noticed around the globe for his sensitivity to light, sound and energy
Terry is a Director and photographer, who works across music, commercial, fashion and documentary.
He has developed a distinctive creative voice that artfully blends a signature style working with bold colours, stylistic environments, dynamic motion and a sense of illumination. In an approach which perfectly blends the past with the future, he has injected this energy into recent projects with an impressive client list including Nike, Topshop, Depop, Squarespace, UGG, Flannels, Bianca Saunders, Warner Music, Black Butter, Island Records etc. as well as his frequent collaborations with musical artists such as Mneila and 169.
Combining retrofuturism, hyperreal aesthetics, pop-art style colours and diamond studded female bodies, Jasmine De Silva playfully satirises the desire for physical perfection, holding up a mirror to our own dehumanising obsession with appearances, aiming to expose society’s unrealistic standards of beauty. Jasmine studied at the London College of Fashion, completing a BA and MA in Fashion Photography. Since graduating in 2019, Jasmine has won awards for emerging talent in both Photography and Directing. She has directed music videos for Glass Caves, Hollie Cook, Lyza Jane, Luxury Goods and Blue Violet. Jasmine loves creating stylised handmade worlds that merge the everyday with the surreal and uncanny.
Benjamin skilfully captures the profound emotions shared among families, friends, and children. It is through his remarkable talent to draw captivating performances from both actors and non-actors that he engrosses viewers. With over a decade of experience in directing commercials, shorts, and documentaries, Benjamin brings a wealth of expertise to his craft. His exceptional films have garnered prestigious accolades, including the acclaimed BRONZE director of the year award from SHOTS in 2021. Notably, his short films WANDA and BEAST have received widespread acclaim, earning a coveted spot on Vimeo's STAFF PICK selection.
Hora Bolz, an accomplished director, channels his passion into crafting mesmerising music videos and commercials. Currently based in Madrid, he devotes himself to the pursuit of his dual loves: filmmaking and music. With an unwavering attention to detail and a unique creative vision, Hora possesses the ability to breathe life into incredible vignettes on screen. Being a musician himself, he effortlessly converses in the language of artists, fostering a unique collaborative dynamic that transcends boundaries.
Matthew Sterling is a writer, director, and producer born in London and currently residing in Bristol. His work has been featured on the BBC, as well as in Grazia, NME, and Buzzfeed. He has worked with notable commercial clients such as Coca-Cola, EA Sports, and Instax. Matthew specialises in creating branded documentaries, utilising 16mm footage and striking framing to tell compelling stories. As a photographer, Matthew has shot album artwork and press shots for many emerging and established musicians. His portraiture evokes a sense of story and intrigue, which he often finds feeds into his commercial work.
Gem Souleyman - Executive Producer
gem@papaya-films.com