Meet The Team

       Marcos Dogbe 

Assistant 

Marcos Dogbe is the Assistant Founder of Dupe Origin Productions, supporting the company’s logistics and development through financial investments. As the younger brother of founder King Davies Dogbe, Marcos has witnessed firsthand the struggles and resilience that inspired the company’s vision and storytelling.
He graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Sport Physiotherapy and is currently studying Occupational Therapy at the University of Derby. 

 

      Susanna Iriele  

Assistant

Susanna Iriele is the Assistant Founder and key funder at Dupe Origin Productions, playing an essential role in supporting the company’s development through both financial investment and production oversight.  She has helped fund much of the company’s equipment and production needs, 
She graduated from the University of Northampton with a degree in Accounting and Finance, bringing strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial management to the production team. 
Her role extends into business affairs and production support, where she helps maintain structure, accountability, and financial stability across projects. 

   Nathanael Bonsu

  Production Manager

Nathanael Bonsu is the Production Manager at Dupe Origin Productions, overseeing the operational and creative coordination of projects from development through to completion. He ensures productions run efficiently by managing schedules, logistics, team communication, and on-set organisation, helping translate creative vision into structured and deliverable outcomes.
He graduated from the University of Chester with a degree in International Business Management, bringing a strong foundation in organisation, strategy, and project coordination to his role. 

Emmanuel Idada 

Business Affairs (Legal)  

Emmanuel Idada is the Business Affairs and Legal representative at Dupe Origin Productions, responsible for managing contracts, rights, and protecting the company’s intellectual property and assets. He ensures all legal and business agreements are handled with accuracy, professionalism, and compliance, safeguarding the company’s creative work.
He is an Accounting and Finance graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, with a strong background in finance and business operation which brings  adaptability and a global perspective to his work.

    Anthony Martins

Visual and Costume  Artist 

Anthony Martins is the Visual Effects and Post-Production Lead at Dupe Origin Productions, overseeing visual effects, post-production visuals, and cinematic consistency across the company’s projects. 
He graduated from Anglia Ruskin University bringing a strong foundation in organisation, creative strategy, and professional discipline to the production team.
Anthony is also involved in costume and creative styling, contributing to the overall aesthetic direction of projects. 

 

Zubayr Zubayr

Associate Producer and Director 

Zubayr Zubayr, officially known as Zubairu Zubairu, is an award-winning Director, Writer, Founder of Adukè Films and Associate Producer at Dupe Origin Productions, contributing to both the creative and production development of the company’s projects.

His work often incorporates supernatural elements and emotionally complex character journeys, creating immersive cinematic experiences for audiences. He graduated in Filmmaking from the University of Salford and is an award-winning director, recognised for directing In The Shadows 75, which won Best Director at Lift-Off Manchester 2026. Zubayr is also a key financial supporter of Dupe Origin Productions, contributing significantly toward company equipment and production development.

Emily Clewes

Associate Costume Designer 

Emily Clewes is an Associate Costume Designer at Dupe Origin Productions, contributing to the visual identity and creative styling of the company’s productions. A talented costume designer and graduate of the University of Salford, she has worked on every project produced by the company, playing a consistent role in shaping the aesthetic and authenticity of each production.
Known for her creativity, attention to detail, and strong understanding of character presentation through costume, Emily brings professionalism and artistic vision to every set she works on. Her credits include Sting (2025), Before the voice 5.3, and CBeebies Panto: Beauty and the Beast (2024), reflecting her growing experience across film and television productions.

Tom Bridger

Associate Producer 

Tom Bridger is an Associate Producer at Dupe Origin Productions, a graduate of the University of Salford with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film. He originally came into contact with the company through his role as a coordinating producer, where he contributed to the delivery and organisation of production workflows on the award-winning short film In the Shadows 75. His background in film production and hands-on industry experience has supported his development into producing roles within the company. Tom continues to work across production management and creative coordination, contributing to Dupe Origin Productions’ growing slate of film and television projects.

Frederick Torrance

Associate Producer 

Founder and creative head of Flatpack Theatre a Manchester based Theatre company that has experienced exceptional growth in the last four years. Frederick is also an award winning actor and producer who has written 4 published plays and help produce countless projects. Frederick wish to further expand the creative world and with the will of Jesus he knows anything can be accomplished.