After graduating with honours from film school in 1992, Steve spent five years working as a freelance Researcher, Production Manager and Assistant Producer on drama and documentary for independent production companies working for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. He produced his first short film in 1997 and joined UK independent production company Ipso Facto Films as a full time Producer in 1998. Steve became a shareholder of Ipso Facto Films in 1999 and was responsible for producing all short film and television output and line-producing Ipso Facto Films’ feature film debut, Nasty Neighbours (starring Ricky Tomlinson and directed by Debbie Isitt.) During his seven years running Ipso Facto Films, the company became one of the most active UK independent producers, co-financing and co-producing feature films across Europe. In addition to his role as joint Managing Director overseeing European co-productions, Steve continued to produce award winning short films and television and developed and produced Ipso Facto Films’ biggest UK feature film, School for Seduction (starring Kelly Brook, directed by Sue Heel and released by Lionsgate in 2005).

In 2006, Steve set up Vita Nova Films producing for the UK Film Council’s Digital Short initiative (including 2008 Best British Short Film Nominee, Keel, directed by Ian Cottage) and developing European co-productions. In 2007/2008 he produced the multi award winning feature film Prima Primavera (directed by Janos Edelenyi).