John ‘JP’ Allard

Founder & Managing Director

Studied graphic design at Manchester Metropolitan University, then built a career in IT. By the mid-1990s he was already working on projects like Internet TV for doctors and the World’s first virtual health village. He then helped launch interactive health education services for InfoTech Inc. partnering with the Health Education Authority. In the noughties, he won and program managed many eCommerce projects with major banks, telcos, and national retailers. In 2010 he set up what is now The Video News Factory.

FUN FACT:
JP often goes off to the woods to enjoy Field Archery.

David Crabb

Chairman 

David studied science at Thames University and went on to build several managed services companies up to successful exit strategies. He joined TVNF in 2020 and provides vital coaching and strategic advice with over 25 years of experience as a CEO and non-executive Director to IT and service-based companies. He is also the author of The Magic Formula and The Slippery Slope No-way back, both published on Amazon.

FUN FACT:
David was actually a customer of TVNF way back in 2013 when JP was in the very early stages of start-up.

Steve King

Director of Marketing

Marketing expert who balances corporate assignments with business venture opportunities. Compelled to redefine brand positioning, inspired to create compelling solutions that are bought, not just sold. Driven to turn customers into real advocates through leading experiences optimised through AI innovation.  

FUN FACT:
Steve just loves being outside, connected with nature, and searching for exciting new adventures. 

Vishakha Patel

Director of Communications and Planning

Vishakha is a biomedical science graduate from De Montfort University. Early on in her career she decided to leave the confines of the laboratory and developed a new passion for helping local charities with social media. She discovered the joy of helping businesses grow through creative work. She has now built an enviable track record of creating video-rich content for lead-generation campaigns in markets like healthcare, pharmacy, technology, and security.

FUN FACT:
In her spare time, she runs her own henna business for weddings, festivals, and parties.

Nesanath Fernando

Director of Production

Nesanath originally studied engineering and made videos as a hobby, but found himself with so many requests from friends to create videos that he chose to give up engineering and gradually built his career in music videos. He has recently completed his MSc in Videography.

FUN FACT:
In 2020, he won one of the most prestigious filmmaking competitions for Asian short video and music videos, but missed out on flying out to Norway to mix it with the glitterati and top movie moguls due to lockdown.

Leia Davis

AI Media Creator

Growing up immersed in the arts and attending art school, Leia began creating videos and composing music from an early age. With continual growth, she has created innovative and effective promotional content for respected brands. 

FUN FACT:
Leia is a member of the Milton Keynes classical choir.

Nodari Khutsishvili

3D Consultant