Collective.

Kalum

Name
Kalum Duckett
Role
Junior PD
Company
SOZO21
Kalum is a young filmmaker with a sharp eye for detail and a growing creative voice. He has already contributed across a range of productions, honing his craft in both documentary and branded work. With a developing skillset and a commitment to storytelling, Kalum represents the next generation of SOZO21’s talent

BA (Hons) — Content, Media and Film Production (Upper Second-Class), MetFilm School

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Pauline Quirke Academy — Mentor for young filmmakers

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Short Films — Experience writing and directing independent projects

Lottie

Name
Lottie Gross
Role
Producer
Company
SOZO21
Lottie is a journalist and editor with more than a decade of experience telling stories for publications including National Geographic Traveller, The Telegraph, The Times and Rough Guides. With a background in research, writing and commissioning, she brings editorial precision and narrative focus to every production.

Young Travel Writer of the Year - 2020

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Author - Dog-Friendly Europe, Dog Days Out, Dog-Friendly Weekends

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First Class Degree - BJTC-accredited Multimedia Journalism

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Winner - Environmental Spotlight Award and Impact Award, Adventure Uncovered Film Festival

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Diploma - NCTJ Journalism

Matt

Name
Matt Perry
Role
Co-founder, Cinematographer & PD
Company
SOZO21
With over a decade of experience as an award-winning cinematographer and shooting PD, Matt has built a career defined by visual storytelling across documentaries and branded films. His work spans global brands and broadcasters, with a particular focus on motorsport, including years contributing to Formula 1’s online presence, with content generating more than a billion impressions globally.

Winner - Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Silver Lovie Award (Off The Beaten Path)

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Formula 1 — over 1 billion impressions generated through content

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Highly Commended — Purpose: Progressive Social Change, Brand Film Awards (Dare To Defy)

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Shortlisted — Inclusive Campaign of the Year, Festival of Media Global Awards (Dare To Defy)

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NEOM — creative partnership in social storytelling since 2021

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Saudi Tourism & AlUla Moments — four years of visual storytelling across landmark destinations

Kaz

Name
Kazeem Manzur
Role
Co-founder, Director & Editor
Company
SOZO21
After ten years pursuing a racing career, Kazeem turned his focus to directing and editing, bringing the same precision and drive to storytelling. An award-winning director and editor, he has created work for brands such as Chanel, Disney and Lexus, with films spanning Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC and YouTube Originals.
As co-founder of SOZO21, Kazeem continues to explore new ways of telling cinematic stories.

Winner - Best Use of an Influencer or Celebrity, Brand Film Awards (Niall Horan’s Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar)

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Winner - Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Silver Lovie Award (Off The Beaten Path)

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Highly Commended - Purpose: Progressive Social Change, Brand Film Awards (Dare To Defy)

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Shortlisted - Inclusive Campaign of the Year, Festival of Media Global Awards (Dare To Defy)

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Winner - Environmental Spotlight Award and Impact Award, Adventure Uncovered Film Festival

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Nominations - Cannes Lions, The Drum Awards, M&M Global Awards, Content Innovation Awards, RTS Craft & Design Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Brand Film Awards

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Judge - Editing and VFX & Digital Creativity panels, RTS West of England Awards

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Amazon Prime (2017) - record for most DVD pre-orders in 24 hours

Kalum

Name
Kalum Duckett
Role
Junior PD
Company
SOZO21
Kalum is a young filmmaker with a sharp eye for detail and a growing creative voice. He has already contributed across a range of productions, honing his craft in both documentary and branded work. With a developing skillset and a commitment to storytelling, Kalum represents the next generation of SOZO21’s talent

BA (Hons) — Content, Media and Film Production (Upper Second-Class), MetFilm School

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Pauline Quirke Academy — Mentor for young filmmakers

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Short Films — Experience writing and directing independent projects

Lottie

Name
Lottie Gross
Role
Producer
Company
SOZO21
Lottie is a journalist and editor with more than a decade of experience telling stories for publications including National Geographic Traveller, The Telegraph, The Times and Rough Guides. With a background in research, writing and commissioning, she brings editorial precision and narrative focus to every production.

Young Travel Writer of the Year - 2020

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Author - Dog-Friendly Europe, Dog Days Out, Dog-Friendly Weekends

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First Class Degree - BJTC-accredited Multimedia Journalism

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Winner - Environmental Spotlight Award and Impact Award, Adventure Uncovered Film Festival

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Diploma - NCTJ Journalism

Matt

Name
Matt Perry
Role
Co-founder, Cinematographer & PD
Company
SOZO21
With over a decade of experience as a cinematographer and shooting PD, Matt has built a career defined by visual storytelling across documentaries and branded films. His work spans global brands and broadcasters, with a particular focus on motorsport, including years contributing to Formula 1’s online presence, with content generating more than a billion impressions globally. As co-founder of SOZO21, Matt blends creativity and technical craft to bring a distinctive visual style to every project, from global brand films to award-nominated documentaries.

Winner - Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Silver Lovie Award (Off The Beaten Path)

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Formula 1 — over 1 billion impressions generated through content

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Highly Commended — Purpose: Progressive Social Change, Brand Film Awards (Dare To Defy)

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Shortlisted — Inclusive Campaign of the Year, Festival of Media Global Awards (Dare To Defy)

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NEOM — creative partnership in social storytelling since 2021

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Saudi Tourism & AlUla Moments — four years of visual storytelling across landmark destinations

Kaz

Name
Kazeem Manzur
Role
Co-founder, Director & Editor
Company
SOZO21
After ten years pursuing a racing career, Kazeem turned his focus to directing and editing, bringing the same precision and drive to storytelling. An award-winning director and editor, he has created work for brands such as Chanel, Disney and Lexus, with films spanning Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC and YouTube Originals. As co-founder of SOZO21, Kazeem continues to explore new ways of telling cinematic stories.

Winner - Best Use of an Influencer or Celebrity, Brand Film Awards (Niall Horan’s Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar)

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Winner - Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Silver Lovie Award (Off The Beaten Path)

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Highly Commended - Purpose: Progressive Social Change, Brand Film Awards (Dare To Defy)

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Shortlisted - Inclusive Campaign of the Year, Festival of Media Global Awards (Dare To Defy)

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Winner - Environmental Spotlight Award and Impact Award, Adventure Uncovered Film Festival

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Nominations - Cannes Lions, The Drum Awards, M&M Global Awards, Content Innovation Awards, RTS Craft & Design Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Brand Film Awards

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Judge - Editing and VFX & Digital Creativity panels, RTS West of England Awards

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Amazon Prime (2017) - record for most DVD pre-orders in 24 hours