Elliot is Close-Up's director and chief ethnographer. He's also an award-winning filmmaker, journalist and co-founder of Film For Humanity.

Saskia is a documentary-maker with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and African Studies.

Ben's an all-round filmmaker, who turned to ethnography after working at the BBC's Politics Show.

Stacy's worked in international development for over ten years, with clients such as the UN and World Bank.

Naomi is a design strategist and researcher, with an MA in Design Engineering.

Fatoumata is a practising clinical psychologist and has researched for the NHS, third sector & several academic institutes.

Rebeca's worked on residential, commercial and heritage buildings, and been Editorial Producer of Medio Informativo.

Min has an MSc in Behavioural Science, and worked as product manager for tech start-ups and FTSE 350 companies.