Meet the Team
Beautiful minds for beautiful films.
At Cloud9Media, we take pride in our team who together bring years of editorial and technical experience to the table. We harmonise expertise in editing, shooting, production, animation, sound, graphic design and more, to create films that have an impact far beyond the screen.
We have a policy of playing to our individual strengths and developing new skills where needed, so that our people are truly happy and fulfilled in the workplace.
Happy people = good films!
Steve Maud
Founder / Creative Director
With 25 years in the business, Steve’s passion for filmmaking and out-of-the-box thinking drives the creative integrity of every project and keeps the company on message.
Duncan Walsh
Co-Director / Executive Producer
With over 20 years’ experience of delivering films for broadcast and corporate, Duncan is the cool cucumber needed to see clients through the rough and the smooth.
Katia Hérault
Head of Development / Executive Producer
Driven by a passion for climate storytelling and sustainable production, Katia adds value through her experience in international broadcasting. She’s also our Chief Plant Whisperer.
Joana Soares
Creative / Line Producer
Joana’s eye for systems and vibrant creativity keep projects on track, and always original.
Jack River
Director / Editor / Social Media
Jack is master at creating content from thin air, with a keen eye for graphics, social media formats and a sentient approach to story-telling.
Bruno Miles
Editor / Colourist
Dividing his time between London and Barcelona, Bruno brings style, finesse and solid storytelling to all edits that land on his lap.
Tara Beynon
Assistant Producer
Tara’s sensitivity to story and empathy for her contributors is evident in her edits that convey the true beating heart of all the films she researches and makes.
Our Ethos
Cloud9Media was founded in 2009, inspired by a transformative trip to Africa where our founding partner, Steve Maud, discovered his passion for humanising storytelling. Working with some of the world’s most prominent celebrities, Steve realised that true change comes from amplifying the voices of those directly affected, rather than merely showcasing brands and organisations.
This insight became the foundation of our ethos. Today, from our London offices, we operate with a team of visionary creatives and skilled professionals, supported by a global network of freelancers across continents. We take pride in crafting content that reflects diverse voices and experiences while staying true to our core values.
Behind the scenes with Cloud9Media
Colin MacFarlane, Annie Lennox and Steve Maud having fun moments during a re-recording of her track "Why" for our Justice4Windrush Campaign.
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Film
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Notting Hill, London
Service
">On location filming with Katia for our experiment in to manifestation at Earthfest. Katia's daughter is doing the interview.
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Film
Location
Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, London.

The head of NTDs at the Ministry of Health in Nigeria, brandishing the boxing glove that will beat Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Film
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Abuja, Nigeria
Service

Jack and Steve get ready to interview Hindu leader, Sharukh at the London Sevashram Sangh place of worship.
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Film
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London Sevashram Sangh, Shepherds Bush, London
Service

Duncan and Peach work away busily.
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Cloud9Media offices, Shepherds Building, London.

Omar is interviewed on camera by Katia and Tara for our series Stronger, Safer, Kinder for Hammersmith & Fulham Council. He surprised us all with the maturity of his answers!
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Film
Stronger, Safer, Kinder
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Local school in White City Estate, London
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Steve, Katia and Duncan in Bristol after our LG Comms talk to local government, where we spoke about the power of authentic storytelling.
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Bristol

On location with Cloud9Media filming for the Medical Research Council, seeing Principal Investigators working together on set.
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Film
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LMS, London
Service
On location filming

Joana holds a reflector during a photoshoot with two community drug distributors in Kouvé, Togo.
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Film
Location
Kouvé, Togo.
Service

Cameraman James Taylor and Director Charlie Yuille interview Wiebke Arlt for a Cloud9Media production for the Medical Research Council / LMS.
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Film
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LMS, London.
Service

Steve our cameraman in Tanzania films Lucy Johnbosco who lives with Type1 diabetes and is a local educator
Client
Health Action International
Film
Location
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Service
Remote Filming

Rabbi Janet Burden is interviewed at the Lady Fatima Catholic Church community centre by Katia, Steve and Jack
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Film
Location
Lady Fatima Church, White City, London.
Service

Jack from Cloud9Media leading a filmmaking workshop with Merton Council’s communications team around a conference table.
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Merton Council
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Merton Council offices.

Steve filming the 5 Billionth Treatment event in Togo, West Africa. It was a baking hot day!
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Film
Location
Kouvé, Togo.
Service

Moments after we called a wrap filming the Commonwealth Dance Relay dance with Steve, Katia, Tara, Shevelle and Seb (choreographers) at the Royal Ballet School. The smiles are genuine!
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The Commonwealth Resounds
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Location
Royal Ballet School, White Lodge, Richmond Park, London.
Service

On set filming the cast of our Justice4Windrush film "Why" to the soundtrack of Annie Lennox's famous tune.
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Film
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Holborn Studios, London
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Studio Filming
">Onsite production at FICOWorld 2025 with multiple edits running simultaneously while two of the camera crew look on at the their rushes being turned in to films for same-day delivery.
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Film
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The Hilton Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida, USA.
Service

Filming in a tiny office for Blood Cancer with Prof Michelle West
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Film
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University of Sussex, UK
Service

Downloading footage on site, keeping the air-conditioning on to avoid overheating hard drives!
Client
Health Action International
Location
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

JB, Lucy and Steve - three type1 diabetics enjoying a shared connection.
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Health Action International
Film
Location
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Joana gives her classic editing "point", supporting Molly in the office
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Location
Cloud9Media offices, Shepherds Building.
">Joana chats to Theodore on a location recce, before filming begins.
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Film
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Kouvé, Togo
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Remote Location Filming

Event coverage film by Cloud9Media London film production company.

Duncan prepares for the kickoff of FICO World 2025
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Film
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Hilton Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida, USA
Service

Steve and Katia sit against a wall while the contributor Mustafa takes our photo



Jack records Annie Lennox as she play's an acoustic version of "Why" for our film.
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On location with David Beckham for a Unicef shoot

Katia & AJ Tracey

Steve and Eddie Marsan

Hak Baker on location for our Justice4Windrush shoot

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