Meet the team
Kate Hodgson
Creative Director
Favourite film: Romance & Cigarettes
Kate is Elevator's Co-Founder and Creative Director with extensive experience both in front of and behind the camera. A Royal Television Society Award nominated producer, writer and actress that hails from Merseyside in the north west of England. Kate is an advocate for female voices and stories of those often overlooked.
Justin McDonald
Creative Director
Favourite film: Withnail & I
Elevator's Co-Founder and Creative Director with over twenty years of experience working in film and HETV, Justin is a Royal Television Society Award winning actor, writer and producer originally from Tyneside in the north east of England. Justin loves an underdog story and championing working class voices.
Ben Lee
Post Production Supervisor
Favourite film: Stand by Me
A Finishing Artist for Broadcast Award winning post production studio The Finish Line, Ben has worked for some of the most established production houses in London for the last two decades. Working across all aspects of picture finishing and delivery from grading, compositing through to the online.
With Ben's knowledge of UK and International broadcasting standards and his expert eye for detail, he is Elevator's film and HETV post-production king.
Ellie Pullin
Production Assistant
Favourite film: Twisters
Ever since Ellie appeared as a background artist in Elevator's first film she’s fallen head over heels for the industry and its endless creativity. With a knack for problem-solving and full of enthusiasm, Ellie is the ultimate side-kick that makes sure everyone’s on track and inspired.