Angad Paul was born in London and attended MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in Boston, where he received BAs in Economics and Media Arts & Sciences. He became extremely interested in film and pursued this passion immediately upon completing his studies. He helped develop and became Producer of the film "Bombay Boys" which went on to become one of the biggest grossing English films in India and among the top three in the year of its release. He followed this up by serving as Executive Producer on the immensely successful "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" which became a landmark event in British cinema and reached number one at the Box Office. Paul also served as Executive Producer on the follow-up "Snatch" which was released worldwide by Sony Pictures.

Aside from his interests in AV Pictures, Angad is the Chief Executive of the Caparo Group of companies, which in total employs over 5,000 people in the UK, USA & India and he is the Chairman of Established & Sons, a UK branded furniture design and manufacturing company.

In addition he is a Patron of the SHINE Education Trust and the youngest Trustee of Slough Grammar School.

Angad co-founded the exclusive London club, Chinawhite, and more recently the Aura Restaurant and Bar concept.

Vic Bateman's career in film spans over 30 years. He began in the contract administration department of British Lion, where he developed detailed knowledge of the commercial, financial and legal terms governing distribution arrangements on a global basis. He was promoted to the International Sales Division of what was by then EMI Films (subsequently Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment).

With Thorn EMI Vic achieved notable sales successes and established his reputation with film buyers worldwide, handling major films such as "The Deer Hunter", "The Elephant Man", "A Passage to India", "All of Me", "Highlander", "The Hitcher", "Death on the Nile" and "Murder on the Orient Express".

In 1986 he joined K.R.G./Glinwood Films as Head of International Sales where he sold the Oscar-winning "The Last Emperor" and "The Big Easy".

He co-founded United Media Film Sales in 1988 and was instrumental in the financing and worldwide sales of "The Krays".

Victor Films was formed in 1991 and launched with "Split Second" starring Rutger Hauer, which was given a wide release in the USA and sold worldwide. Over the next 12 years with Victor Films and subsequently Victor Film Company, Vic handled sales on a range of films including the comedy "Staggered", the action sci-fi "Death Machine" and the thriller "Killing Time".

"Dog Soldiers", co-financed by Victor Film Company, was a new spin on the werewolf legend with Sean Pertwee and Kevin McKidd, and was released nationwide in May 2002 to critical and commercial acclaim.

In January 2003, upon the sale of Victor Film Company, Vic joined Angad Paul to launch AV Pictures.

Gavin has worked within the film industry for over 20 years and has covered a wide spectrum of functions within International Sales.

He first worked for ITC Distribution in 1987 and J&M Entertainment from 1988 -1990.

In 1990, Gavin moved on to Goldcrest Films International where he spent eight years of his career working in various roles such as Sales, Contracts and Finance.

Gavin left Goldcrest in 1998 and joined Guy East at Intermedia where he spent four successful years within the Sales & Distribution Department and worked on films such as 4 Woody Allen films, "Sliding Doors", "The Wedding Planner" and "K-Pax".

Following Intermedia's decision to relocate to Los Angeles, Gavin teamed up with Thierry Wase Bailey and Jeremy Thomas at HanWay in September 2002.

In June 2004, Gavin joined AV Pictures utilizing all his past experience and major contacts throughout the film industry.

Ian is a Chartered Accountant and has worked in the film industry for more than 10 years. During this time he has worked for sales agents, producers and talent including such companies as Mayday Management who was responsible for the management of the Monty Python group, Greenpoint Films and also Intermedia where Ian worked with the team that successfully raised capital for the company through an IPO.

Most recently Ian worked at the UK Film Council where he oversaw the exploitation of the council's catalogue of over 1,200 titles was instrumental in the structuring of the production finance and distribution of the council's investments.

Ian is responsible for co-ordinating film production finance and the day to day operations of AV Pictures.

Jane Carolan has worked in the film industry for many years, having begun her career in the business working with Vic Bateman.

She first worked with Vic at EMI Films followed by time with J&M Entertainment, she then joined forces with Vic in the setting up of Victor Films.

After leaving Victor Films, Jane worked as the European Sales & Marketing Coordinator for Miramax International in their London office, liaising with European distributors on their handling of Miramax Pictures such as "Shakespeare in Love" and "Good Will Hunting".

Following periods at Renaissance Films and IAC, Jane re-cemented her working relationship with Vic with the establishment of AV Pictures. Jane's role within AV encompasses contract administration, credit control and marketing.

Anna joined AV Pictures as Head of Development in August 2005 and is responsible for development of new projects and acquisitions. She also has recently stepped into the role of sales to handle the growing library of titles of AV Pictures.

Anna has a degree in international economic relations and studied media and business at the University of Chicago.

Anna has been involved in the film business on both sides of the Atlantic and has extensive knowledge of the US and European film industries, her experience includes script development with various independent film production companies in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Anna has lived and worked in Eastern Europe as well as the Caribbean, the US and of course, the UK. She has participated in many film festivals including Chicago, Berlin, Rotterdam, Moscow, and Sundance and is fluent in Russian, English and Spanish.

Ben started working in the film industry over ten years ago at Intermedia Films as assistant to the Chairman, Guy East, and other senior executives in the UK, German and LA Offices.

Ben also worked at the UK Film Council for over two years before joining AV Pictures. In his new role as Sales & Acquisitions Assistant, Ben is overseeing new projects as well as the status of the AV Pictures' library.

Ben speaks French and Spanish and has a degree in Spanish & Latin American Studies.