At New Take Films, we throw ourselves into the heart of the action, telling the untold stories of incredible people from across the world.

James Dann is a producer / director with over 15 years experience in creating high-end branded content and documentaries.

His clients include The UN, eBay, Amazon, Xbox, Capital FM, NHS, BBC, C4, CNN, Saudi Ministry of Culture and Tourism and many more.

James is driven by the adventure and excitement that comes from film making, which is exactly why he started New Take Films.

New Take Films works with some of the best commercial and brand content directors in the UK, MENA and North America region.

Adam Horton

UK/EUROPE
BAFTA and Broadcast Award Winning Producer and Director.
Adam has a history of working with A-List talent and the world's biggest brands across digital, social and broadcast TV.
Adam specialises in Travel, Fashion, Sport and Comedy content.
Brad Simanksi

NORTH AMERICA
Brad Simanksi is an award winning & distributed film maker, and a producing member of the TV academy.
Based in LA, Brad is a domestic and international production specialist, whose work has been featured on major networks and top trades.
Rhys Fagan

UK/EUROPE
Rhys Fagan is an award-winning Director of Photography based in the UK, working across broadcast TV and high-end branded content. Known for his strong visual style, he brings clarity and depth to every frame.
He travels worldwide for shoots, partnering with top agencies and production teams. His work blends craft and creativity, delivering standout visuals for global campaigns and major networks.
Shabeeb Machmood

MENA REGION
Shabeeb leads strategic partnerships for MENA World Productions across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the wider Gulf.
With deep regional insight and a strong network spanning government entities, private sector brands, and high-net-worth individuals, he ensures seamless collaboration between international production teams and local stakeholders.