Shannon has been passionate about the creative industries ever since she set off to LSBU University to study Film. After graduation, she became a voluntary social media assistant for an online magazine and a podcast. She now produces the podcast newsletter each week and has also begun to dip her toes into the BTS of planning and scheduling.

Having joined the Factory runner’s team in the late summer of 2022, Shannon is enjoying learning as much as she can from her colleagues and is excited for her future as part of the Factory Family.

In her spare time, Shannon enjoys writing, learning how to play the keyboard, roller-skating (badly) and giving all her love and attention to her Labrador, Wilbur.

New Jersey native Ruby graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University in 2018 before moving to the UK in 2020 to pursue her master’s at the London Film School; in the meantime, she discovered a passion for sound design which fused her joint love for music and cinema.

As a filmmaker and sound designer, Ruby’s work has been screened at festivals like Vienna Shorts, British Shorts Berlin, and the Kyiv International Short Film Festival, amongst others. One time it was shown on a very small Greek island.

When she’s not at work, Ruby can be found checking out books from her local library and falling down internet rabbit holes.

After hanging up his Nando’s cap and apron for one last time in 2019, Ethan joined the Factory Family as a runner. Since then Ethan has climbed the ranks to Front of House & Facility Coordinator where he uses his customer service experience to ensure everyone who steps into to Factory receives a 5-star service.

Ethan loves nothing more than a big lunch so don’t be surprised if he asks you what you’re having for lunch before he’s even had his breakfast!

In his spare time, you’ll find Ethan playing the piano or trying to beat his Time Crisis high score at his local arcade.

Since his father taught him to play the drums at the age of 11, Alex has been captivated by music and sound. Over the years, he’s mastered multiple instruments on his own, which ignited his passion for writing and recording music at home. His constant experimentation with sound has become a driving force in his life, occupying his thoughts most of the time.

Growing up in a small town in Essex, Alex was always familiar with making a racket, so at 19, he decided to leave his day job and chase his dream of becoming a sound engineer.

When he’s not writing music or jamming with his brother, Alex enjoys playing sports with friends and exploring new music.