The Shogun Films team brings decades of successful experience in business as well as a real, proven track record for making commercial independent films.
“Jonathan Sothcott is a producer who keeps his word and follows through his promises, unlike a lot of Hollywood types! A joy to work for and a friend for life!”
- Lee Majors
“I’ve worked with Jonathan for so many years… I love him like a brother.”
- Martin Kemp
“I’ve known Jonathan Sothcott for many years… his reputation was being the most successful independent producer in the UK. I was very impressed with that. He’s a very good producer. He’s kind to everyone.”
- Geoffrey Moore
“How exciting it was to work for the only company looking to extend the action model to the UK, giving our home-grown talent a chance to work in the genre”
- Nick Moran
“Jonathan Sothcott gets things done. Lots of producers promise the earth, the moon and the stars - film almost ready to go, certainly happening this summer, all very excited - and then diddly squat. If Jonathan promises that, then you can believe him. Not many like him”
- Ian Ogilvy
"Jonathan Sothcott is one of the top producers in the international film industry. Anyone fortunate enough to work with him, is very lucky indeed"
- David Wickes, Director/Writer/Producer
TEAM
J O N A T H A N S O T H C O T T
CO-FOUNDER / CHAIRMAN
'A film producer behind a whole new generation of on-screen hardmen' - GQ
One of the most prolific independent British film producers, industry veteran Jonathan Sothcott's past successes include home entertainment smash hits Vendetta and We Still Kill the Old Way. Sothcott started his career as Britain’s youngest TV executive as Head of Programming at The Horror Channel before moving into feature films with Wishbaby, the UK's first urban horror movie, and Stalker directed by Martin Kemp. Kemp became a frequent collaborator, as would Danny Dyer, Steven Berkoff and many other acclaimed British actors. Sothcott’s ability to build relationships with talent, financiers and distributors, along with his ability to skilfully blend quality with commerciality, have made him one of the best-known indie producers in the UK. He has worked with a galaxy of stars including Jason Statham, Mark Hamill, Sir Roger Moore, Ray Winstone, Lee Majors, Charlie Cox and Danny Trejo. Today, he is a regular fixture in British newspapers and on radio and television talking about the film industry. A 2021 Telegraph profile described his output as 'having saved the British film industry'. In 2014, he negotiated a ground-breaking multi-picture deal with US TV giant Starz. Sothcott is recognised as a successful entrepreneur, both in the film industry and the wider business community.
J E A N I N E N E R I S S A S O T H C O T T
CO-FOUNDER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Born in London but with Trinidadian and Guyanese heritage, Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott is an award-winning British stage and screen actress and now producer. Having run her own theatre company for a number of years, she made her feature film debut in Aura for Sony in which she starred opposite Shane Taylor (Band of Brothers). Jeanine's performance in Nemesis won her widespread critical acclaim and she went on to star in Renegades opposite Lee Majors, Danny Trejo and Patsy Kensit. In 2023, she produced the horror movie Peter Rabid. Jeanine heads up business development at Shogun Films and is the first point of contact for financiers and investors.
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R O B E R T G E O F F R E Y H U G H E S
CREATIVE / DESIGN
Robert Geoffrey Hughes is a music composer/producer and graphic designer from mid Wales. He records electronic/alternative/cinematic music under the pseudonym 'Mr. Pelham' (named after a character played by Roger Moore in the film The Man Who Haunted Himself)
Rob composed soundtrack music as Mr. Pelham for the 2014 thriller We Still Kill the Old Way. This music led to the opportunity to co-score the sequel We Still Steal the Old Way in 2015 and subsequently the spy thriller Tango One for Universal Pictures all with fellow composer, Chris Hurst.
Rob was present at the dawn of Shogun Films where he headed the company’s graphic design department. He would also co-score Nemesis, Renegades, Helloween, Doctor Plague and Harbinger with Chris Hurst some of which were released digitally and on CD/Vinyl by Shogun Records.
Rob recently completed designing the opening titles for Shogun Films' Peter Rabid and Harbinger and he and Chris won best composers at the London Indie Film Awards for their Doctor Plague score.
B E N J O N E S
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Ben Jones is an international business leader, actor and director whose career bridges the commercial and creative worlds.
With a background in senior international commercial leadership and business consulting, Ben brings extensive experience in commercial strategy, business transformation and stakeholder engagement. His career has spanned international markets, combining strategic thinking with a practical understanding of business development and growth.
Ben trained at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Having lived and worked as an actor in Hollywood, he returned to the UK to continue his career across film and theatre. His creative work encompasses acting, directing, writing and producing, including theatrical productions and performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
His relationship with Shogun Films spans both sides of the camera, with acting credits in Knightfall and Doctor Plague, alongside serving as Assistant Director on Knightfall and Harbinger. He is currently directing Shogun's forthcoming feature Guy Fawkes: Blood & Fire, with further directing projects planned as part of the company's upcoming slate.
As part of Shogun Films' Investor Relations team, Ben brings together his commercial expertise and first-hand understanding of filmmaking to support investor engagement, build strategic relationships and contribute to the company's continued growth.
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & BOARD MEMBER
Chadwick Hagan is a distinguished American entrepreneur and financier from Atlanta, Georgia, with an extensive background in family office management, credit, debt, and equity funding. He gained recognition in 2015 for leading a $300 million bid to acquire American Apparel and has built a diverse portfolio of business interests spanning real estate, food distribution, healthcare, and entertainment.
In 2003, Chadwick founded Hagan Capital Group (HCG) as a single-family office focused on direct investments, market trading, and private investment opportunities. Under his leadership, HCG transitioned into a commercial financial services company in 2017, advising on transactions and investments totaling over $2.5 billion for funds, accredited investors, family offices, and investment management firms.
A committed philanthropist with a passion for nature conservation and rewilding, Chadwick is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and the Linnean Society of London.
In 2022, Chadwick joined Shogun Films and now oversees the U.S. operations of it’s American counterpart Shogun Films LLC.
