‘The Grind’ is Rishi’s feature film directorial debut having worked on numerous productions for both the big and small screen. His previous work as a Cinematographer includes the controversial thriller ‘Camp X-Ray: Ghosts of Guantánamo Bay’. “The Grind” is based on Rishi’s successful short film ‘Young, Armed And Dangerous’.

Stephen Follows is an award-wining producer whose work has showcased on television as well as at numerous film festivals worldwide. His most recent project, ‘Space Chase’, was shortlisted in the top ten the 2006 Cannes short film market. 'Space Chase' has been screened at over thirty international film festivals and has been picked up by American distributor ‘Big Film Shorts’. Stephen currently is a member of the BBC Film Network’s industry panel and acts as a Consultant Producer on many short films.

‘The Grind’ is Freddie’s debut feature as producer. Freddie has had extensive experience within the U.K. independent film industry. He started his career in front of the camera and he also played one of the main supporting roles in the internationally acclaimed and award winning feature film "Gypo," released by Lions Gate Films in 2007.

Chee Keong Cheung has produced and directed award winning short films, documentaries and music videos. Chee's career to date has been followed closely by the media, including articles in The Times, The Guardian, The Evening Post, and the Financial Mail on Sunday and established UK film magazine Empire. One of Chee’s current feature projects is ‘Sabina’ staring Douglas Henshall, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Simon Callow and Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese.

Elaine’s first feature film as producer was the critically-acclaimed and award-wining ‘Gypo’. The film was picked up by Lionsgate after its first screening and went on to be shown at film festivals worldwide. ‘Gypo’ won the ‘Best Achievement in Production’ at the 2005 British Independent Film Awards. Elaine’s current projects include “Ruby Blue” staring Bob Hoskins, due for release in mid-2007 and ‘My Mother’, her directorial debut.

Sharon Lark has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of feature film Post Production. She has worked as Visual Effects Producer on numerous Hollywood blockbusters including 'Mission: Impossible', 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' and four Bond films. Sharon recently completed work on 'Casino Royal' as Visual Effects Producer and Miniature Unit Co-ordinator and is currently working on 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'.

Nigel and Michael both trained at the Royal Academy of Music and have worked with orchestras of the highest quality both nationally and internationally. Together they have written film scores for multi-million dollar productions including 'Jinnah', 'The Little Vampire' and the feature animation from Warner Brothers 'The Little Polar. Their award nominations include 'Newcomers of the Year' at the 2001 Movie Music Awards, 'Best Music' in 2003 and as “Discovery of the year” 2006 at the World Soundtrack Awards.

Sway is a British-born rapper who has taken the UK rap scene by storm. He won the MOBO award for "Best UK Hip-Hop Act" in 2005, beating multi-million selling US stars 50 Cent and The Game. He was nominated again in the same category in 2006. In November 2006, Sway won a BET Hip-Hop Award for "Best UK Hip-Hop Act", beating the likes of Blak Twang, Plan B, Dizzee Rascal and Kano.

Kemi credits include Music Producer on Channel 4's "Dynamo's Estate of Mind” and Music Producer and Associate Producer on "Dynamo's Concrete Playground" and "Underground Magic," featuring Coldplay, Snoop Dogg, Ian Brown, Sway and The Streets. Kemi also works as a consultant to Emmanuel Jal one of Britain’s up-and-coming hip hop artists.