Meet the Team

Billy Treacy
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

As a multi-award-winning writer with experience working with OUP and BBC Worldwide, Billy has built the foundations of Afar in the hopes of telling a prescient story alongside his talented peers.

Daniel Sherratt
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Dan’s many talents include graphic design, 3D modelling and video production. Over the years, Dan has been building up an impressive collection of production equipment in the pursuit of ambitious projects.

Jon Gransden
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Jon has cultivated an impressive portfolio of animation work, with credits including the Bob Burgers Movie and Ricky and Morty. Jon has a keen eye for storytelling, be it visual or otherwise.

Joel Hopton
PRODUCER

Joel is a copy editor who has spent years perfecting his craft as a writer for drama and comedy alike.

Qachina McKeefery
PRODUCER

Qachina has worked across multiple creative projects to produce a number of exceptional practical effects.

Beth Tomlin
PRODUCER

Beth Tomlin is a queer writer of fiction, e-learning material, and unreasonably long WhatsApp messages. She currently works as a learning designer for a global training provider.

Will Carlisle
DIRECTOR

Will’s resume is enviable, having worked as a runner, assistant floor manager, floor runner (and more) for Netflix, ITV, BBC, Sky, Channel 5 and Channel 4. His commitment to his work and his understanding of the industry as a whole are invaluable.

Yaz Tyson-Carlisle
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP ARTIST

Currently working as a wig maker, Yaz has extensive experience in prosthetics and cosmetics, holding all the necessary qualifications.

Sebastian Treacy
CONSULTANT

In between studying nuclear physics, Sebby is deeply passionate about TTRPGs and LARP, with extensive knowledge regarding costuming and props for fantasy settings.