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
“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 happen this summer, all very excited - and then diddly squat. If Jonathan promises that, then you can believe him. Not many like him”
- Ian Ogilvy
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
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.
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CHRISTIAN THEMISTOCLEOUS
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Christian is an Executive Producer at Shogun Films, and heads up Investor Relations, bringing a wealth of real world practical experience and expertise in investment strategy, capital raising, and strategic communications to the world of film production, as well as a detailed knowledge of the Enterprise Investment Scheme. With a strong foundation built through his capital raise experience in Fintech, Climate Tech, Agriculture Tech, Healthcare Tech and many more, Christian seamlessly bridges high-level business acumen with creative industry demands.
Christian’s dynamic approach combines his passion for disruptive innovation with a commitment to delivering high-impact entertainment, ensuring Shogun Films remains at the forefront of bold, commercially-driven storytelling. Christian’s first Shogun Films as Executive Producer was Knightfall.
R O B E R T G E O F F R E Y H U G H E S
HEAD OF GRAPHIC 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 and Helloween with Chris Hurst. Both scores were released digitally and on physical media by Shogun Records and Helloween is set for a digital and physical release in 2025.
Rob recently completed designing the opening titles for Shogun Films' Peter Rabid and his idea for a new horror film, Doctor Plague has been realised.
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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.
ANGUS HENDERSON
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Angus Henderson is an Executive Producer, Producer and Director from a Camera Crew background with over 20 years on set and on location experience whose more recent credits include Executive Producer on the critically acclaimed Boiling Point; a one shot feature film directed by Phil Barantini and starring Stephen Graham and Jason Flemyng, which was nominated for 4 BAFTA awards and won a Scottish BAFTA as well as being nominated at The London Film Critics Circle Awards and winning 4 BIFA awards. Boiling Point has now become a major BBC series.
Angus was Executive Producer on the gritty prison crime drama A Violent Man starring Craig Fairbrass, for which he won Best Actor at The National Film Awards and on the short film 'Gerry' starring Dame Joan Collins.
He has worked with Andy Serkis on a Bafta & Emmy winning drama documentary for BBC2 and has also worked on a Bafta winning doc for Ch4 as well as award winning commercials for TBWA and Publicis. Angus has worked on a raft of short independent films and is Owner and Managing Director of Alpine Films Ltd. Angus started as a Runner for the BBC at Pebble Mill and has worked in many roles during his career including many years in the Camera Department.