Ad Hoc Films is an award-winning independent film production company and creative agency, producing compelling documentary and commercial films for a diverse and exciting range of broadcasters and brands, with a comprehensive infrastructure to cater for all elements of the production process.

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D O C U M E N T A R Y

I Am Durán (2019)

I Am Durán tells the epic story of Roberto Durán - a fighter ranked as one of the most entertaining, controversial and greatest of all time.

A one man wrecking-ball born into poverty, who took on the world; Durán inspired the people of Panama to rise up against American control and their CIA funded dictator.

I Am Durán is the definitive documentary story of this incredible man, his career and legacy.

Featuring: Roberto Durán, Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Sugar Ray Leonard, Don King.

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P H O T O G R A P H Y

We offer an award-winning, in-house photography service to ensure all commercial and broadcast projects are fully-integrated and are to the highest of standards.

T E A M

Dan Glynn - Co-Founder

Dan is an accomplished producer/director with over 19 years experience in the film & broadcast television industry. Alongside Mat, he supervises all aspects of production from inception through to completion. His recent credits include ‘I am Duran’, ‘Fight Game’ (BBC1) and 'The Verve: Bittersweet Memories‘.

Mat Hodgson - Co-Founder

With fellow co-founder Dan, Mat oversees all of our creative output and business affairs. Mat's directing/producing credits include ‘The Four Year Plan’, ‘Night Of The Fight’, ’Sleeping Giant’, ‘Fight Game’, and ‘Brothers in the Sand’. Recently Mat has finished producing and directing the ambitious feature documentary ‘I Am Durán’.

Tom Magnus - Director/Editor

Tom is a passionate and dedicated team member. He directed and self shot the 3 part BBC documentary series 'Fight Game - The McGuigans' and co-directed 'Brothers in the Sand'. As an editor, Tom has the 'Midas Touch', he can turn any content into beautiful and engaging pieces.

As a senior member of the company, Ariana supervises all our production, client relations, financial and legal matters. With vast industry experience, her role is to guide all projects from inception to delivery in addition to longterm planning and management within the company.

Patrick Nathanson - Producer

Coming from a journalism background, Pat has a vast network of contacts. He has a tenacity and hunger for new ideas and is fundamental in our project development process. He also produced the documentary series 'Fight Game - The McGuigans' and most recently 'I Am Duràn'.

Ariana Ryan - Head of Production

Lloyd Purnell - Asst Producer/Editor

Lloyd is a versatile and conscientious member of our team who can shoot and edit in equally accomplished manners. Most recently, he had the herculean task of handling archive as an assistant editor for 'I Am Durán'.

Nick Hartwell - New Projects Producer

Nick is essential in our new projects initiatives. He brings his vast industry knowledge and interpersonal skills to the table, expertly pulling together brands or documentary opportunity for our development and production team.

Mark Robinson - Photographer

With over 20 years in the industry, Mark has a portfolio of photography in sport, lifestyle and fashion that is second to none. He provides highest quality imagery to complement our production work be it either as part of the wider commercial campaign or behind-the scenes.

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Tom Howell - Financial Controller

Tom oversees all of our financial affairs. Whether it be working closely with the team, clients or film investors, Tom has a keen attention to detail in ensuring all projects are delivered within budget.