The Vision Behind Every Frame
Founded by Miguel Mota and Dave Sanderson, our journey began with a shared passion for storytelling and a commitment to cinematic excellence. At Trouble In The Square Productions, our mission is simple: tell the best stories with the best people. We fight for the projects the industry overlooks or frowns upon, and we push them into existence. If a story shouldn’t be made, that’s exactly the story we’re here to make sure gets told.”
The Founders
Miguel Mota
Dave Sanderson
Miguel Mota is an actor and the creative force behind our visual storytelling. Actively working on stage and screen, he seeks to champion work from artists who have not had the opportunity to tell their stories yet.
Dave Sanderson is a visionary writer and script developer. His expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives that bridge the gap between artistic vision and commercial success. He oversees the entire scriptwriting process, from initial concept to final production-ready scripts.
The team
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Mafalda Garcia
Actor/Producer
Mafalda Garcia is a Portuguese creative who studied at ACE Porto and graduated with first-class honours in BA Drama & Performance from the University of Portsmouth. A member of the National Youth Theatre, she appeared in Scenes From The Invasion. Mafalda made her producing debut with Let It Stain at the Camden Fringe Festival 2025 and is passionate about developing new work focused on young adult stories and cultural communities.
Joseph Olliffe
Director of Photography
Joe is a cinematographer based in South London who earned First-Class Honours in Film Production from the University of Portsmouth. His comedy short Door to Door won a Graduate Award and earned a nomination for Best Comedy Short Film at the Royal Television Society Student Awards. Joe is driven to bring off-kilter, fringe stories to life through inspired visual storytelling.
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Head producer
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Film Composer