OFFSET COLLECTIVE - Key Persons


Harry Guttridge - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Director
  • Executive Producer
  • Producer
Co-Founder & Producer at Offset Collective, Harry began his journey into the film industry after watching ‘The Pixar Story' in 2007, only realising then that you could make a career out of the things you love the most. Having seen his mum start an interior design business and his brother star on The Woodsies Stage at Glastonbury Festival, Harry knew that he wanted to make something for himself in the industry he felt so passionate about. Having spent the majority of his mid to late teens freelancing in photography & videography, Harry was now set on wanting to be part of the bigger picture, starting out as a production assistant for a Vauxhall Commercial & Adele's concert at Wembley Stadium in 2017. Since then, Harry has been working his way up the ladder, acting as producer & production manager for a number of Offset Collective and freelance projects, including commercials, tours & festivals, social/branded content and more. One thing Harry is extremely proud of is the exceptional talent that he has been able to work with, and the team of people that he has been able to grow and develop creatively with. He dedicates his Ravensbourne Incubation Lite Award & Greenwich Business Award Nomination to those that helped him spark his dream of founding Offset Collective.

Ilan Lampl

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Editor
Ilan Lampl is a versatile Director and Editor renowned for his contributions to the commercial, music, and fashion sectors. His portfolio reflects a poetic approach to filmmaking, skillfully capturing the essence of individuals, diverse cultures, and the mystical elements that surround them. Drawing inspiration from his background as an elite gymnast, Lampl infuses his works with a distinct style characterized by dynamic movement and kinetic energy, which serve as integral themes throughout his body of work.

John Reavey

Job Titles:
  • Director
Originally from rural County Armagh - John Reavey moved to London alone at age 18 to build a career in the film industry. He combined his love for football with his detailed storytelling approach to create a range of award winning sports films over the years. One of the first In 2019, his LGBTQ+ COPA90 Football Documentary was the first of its kind - featuring on Sky TV for Pride Month. When working for West Ham he directed the film for the West Ham x Umbro kit release - winning him a bronze at the British Arrow award.

Tim Payne - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Co - Founder
  • Director
  • Co - Founder and Creative Director of Offset
Tim Payne is a co-founder and accomplished British film director who has made a mark in the fields of commercial, branded, social, and digital content. Having grown up in a media-driven environment, Tim has been honing his filmmaking skills from a young age. With extensive qualifications and a reputation as a sought-after editor and post-production specialist, Tim possesses an innate ability to bring visions to life by paying meticulous attention to detail in his work. Creatively led, strategically driven; Tim's fast tempo and stylistic approach ensures every production is highly optimized, helping brands and companies alike to create stories that resonate with their audience. With heart at its core, his work has attracted a diverse range of clients, including Lego, Ebay, Kurrupt FM, Threads, Chip, Seatfrog and many more. Establishing client trust in enduring relationships is key to Tim's work. Tim is the co-founder and creative director of Offset. His first taste for the industry came at the age of 14 when his father, a lifelong editor, introduced him to the art of filmmaking. It was during his studies at Ravensbourne University however that he realised the importance and power of collaboration, surrounded by some of the most up and coming talent within the industry across all sectors. In his final year, alongside some of his fellow students, he saw an opportunity to create a ‘collective' where he could bring people of different skills together to create a full service production company & design studio. Fast forward 4 years, after combining a unique approach with an award winning team, Offset is considered to be one of the most up and coming disruptors in the industry, working on a diverse range of briefs across TV commercials, branded, and social content for clients such as Ebay, West Ham, Umbro, Warner Music and many more. Tim works closely with content strategists, art directors and multiple aspects of production and post production process, taking the time to really understand a client's needs, their brand message and it's competitors.