Category Archives: Cast

Tom Flynn

Tom Flynn

Tom is a passionate and driven filmmaker born and raised in the south of England in 1986.
He discovered his love for film in 2017 and has been dedicated to honing his craft ever since.

Together with his friend PS Saysell-Rosales, he runs Phoenix Rising Media, a successful production studio where he has gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of the film industry.

Prior to his career in film, Tom studied Computing for 3 years in college after leaving school in 2003. This technical background has proven to be a valuable asset, allowing him to approach filmmaking with a unique perspective and problem-solving skills.

Tom is a consummate professional committed to delivering high-quality work to his clients every time. He is always seeking to improve his skills and push himself to new heights in the world of film. Follow along on his journey to see what exciting projects he has in the works!

PJ Saysell-Rosales

PJSaysell-Rosales

PJ was born in Poole, Dorset on the 4th March 1993 to Peter T. Saysell and Fatima Saysell, both teachers. He is of Welsh and Spanish descent.

PJ discovered his love for film production at the young age of 4, at his grandparents’ house in Bournemouth, where he used his grandfather’s video camera to make short films and documentaries in a makeshift studio in the living room. Shortly afterwards, he and his parents moved to Bognor Regis, West Sussex where he started full-time education. He continued to explore his passion for film and develop his skills throughout school, eventually setting up an after-school activity where he made a series of short films with his classmates.

Committed to his ambition of becoming a Hollywood producer and fueled by a genuine adoration for the craft, PJ spent time between classes making films in the school cellars.

Leaving secondary school with 6 GCSEs in his pocket, PJ went on to study media production at Northbrook College Sussex graduating with two Distinctions and a Merit. He studied for a Foundation Degree in creative practices at the same place, however, dropped out after the first two years to pursue commercial video production.

Following many years of networking and experimental short films, PJ worked as a boom operator on the award-winning short film Learning to Talk. Following this experience, he launched his company Phoenix Rising Media to provide video services to a wide market and produced Malefaction (2017), his first professional short film written and directed by Adam Price which went on to receive nominations for Best Thriller and Best Screenplay at Aesthetica International Short Film Festival, 2017. In Feburary 2017, he joined the Producers Foundation Certificate taught by Elliot Grove and professional guests at Raindance. A month later, PJ reopened Phoenix Rising Media with Tom Flynn as a film production studio to specialise in producing feature-length films for theatrical release.

Chantelle Victoria Dickson

Chantelle Victoria Dickson

Chantelle Victoria Dickson is a screenwriter, producer and 1st AD. As a graduate of Digital Film Production and Screenwriting at the University of Chichester, she has previously worked extensively in film and stage management. With experience as lead camera operator for Starfury Conventions, 2nd AD on TV series Radio With No Windows, 1st AD on multiple productions including The Black Box, The Black Box: Awaken, The Arkwrights of Holmbury, Striativus, Here We Are and We Are MorMor, she has a passion for media production.

Elliott Crossley

Elliott Crossley

Elliott Crossley is an eccentric, versatile actor, voice actor and impressionist from Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Having dipped his foot into several aspects of acting work, including theatre, film extra work and online content, he’s had a lot of experience when it comes to performing to either a small party or hundreds of people. His impressions of celebrities and/or characters from popular media can often be found online, on stage or in person.

Alexanda Vlahos

Alexanda Vlahos

Alexander Vlahos was born on the 30th of July, 1988 in Swansea, South Wales. His first language is Welsh.

He studied Acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, graduating in 2009.

He his probably best known for his role as Mordred in the hit BBC fantasy show, ‘Merlin’ where he earned rave reviews for his portrayal as the young Druid destined to kill King Arthur.

His first job upon leaving drama school was ‘Crash’ (BBC Wales/Red Planet Pictures) playing the semi-regular role of Dylan.

He went on to appear in the medical drama ‘Doctors’ (BBC) in a week-long storyline, ‘Master Of The Universe’, where he played the lead role of Lewis Cutler. The episodes were nominated for ‘Best Single Episode’ & ‘Spectacular Scene of the Year’ at the ITV British Soap Awards 2010.

Following this, he appeared as Tom Evans alongside Sanjeev Bhaskar, Ayesha Dharker & Mark Williams in the multi-award winning BBC drama series ‘The Indian Doctor’.

In January 2013, Vlahos was seen in his breakthrough lead role as Private Keenan in BBC drama ‘Privates’, focusing on one of the last group of conscripts to enter National Service before it ended in 1960.

Alexander returned to the stage playing Malcolm opposite Kenneth Branagh in the critically acclaimed ‘Macbeth’, performing at the Manchester International Festival (2013) and on Broadway (2014).