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Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto

Producer

20+ years producing bold, distinctive drama and feature films with global reach.

Sought-after producer with a proven track record delivering premium television and feature films in
partnership with the world’s leading directors, writers and studios. Known for forging lasting creative
partnerships, leading complex international productions, and assembling top-tier technicians and
talent across genres.

Driven by a passion for elevated, emotionally resonant storytelling that explores character, identity
and power with cinematic ambition.

Work commissioned and produced by leading studios and streamers including BBC One, BBC Films,
BFI, HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon, Channel 4 and Film4.
Recognised for creative rigour, taste, and a reputation for precision, discretion, and delivering bold
drama at scale.

Credits

TELEVISION (Producer)
Production (role):
WILD CHERRY (Producer)
Company:
Firebird Productions / BBC1
Project details:
6 Episodes

Wr. Nicôle Lecky

Dir. Toby MacDonald

Starring Eve Best, Carmen Ejogo, Nicôle Lecky

A provocative and emotionally raw drama exploring mother-daughter dynamics in a digital age. Due for release as a flagship BBC One drama in 2025.
Production (role):
DOPE GIRLS (Producer)
Company:
Bad Wolf / BBC1 / Sony Int.
Project details:
6 Episodes

Wr. Polly Stenham and Alex Warren

Dir. Miranda Bowen and Shannon Murphy

Starring Julianne Nicholson, Eliza Scanlen, Umi Myers, Eilidh Fisher

Female-led crime saga set in Soho, 1918 - a kinetic blend of rebellion, power and vice. Among BBC One's most high-profile drama launches of 2025.
Production (role):
DECEIT (Producer)
Company:
Story Films / C4
Project details:
Four Episodes

Wr. Emilia di Girolamo

Dir. Niall MacCormick

Starring Niamh Algar, Eddie Marsan, Sion Daniel Young, Rochenda Sandall

BAFTA nominated for Best Actress. One of C4's most talked-about dramas of the year. Over 3.2M overnight viewers; trended UK-wide on launch and critically praised for performance and tone.
Production (role):
THE PALE HORSE (Producer)
Company:
Mammoth Screen / BBC1 / Amazon Studios / Endeavor Content
Project details:
Two episodes

Wr. Sarah Phelps

Dir. Leo Lonsdale

Starring Rufus Sewell, Kaya Scodelario, Sheila Atim, Rita Tushingham, Bertie Carvel

A bold and visually distinctive reinterpretation of Agatha Christie, praised by critics for its gothic tone and psychological ambition. Released internationally via Amazon Prime.
TELEVISION (Consultant Producer)
Production (role):
HEATWAVE (Consultant Producer)
Company:
HBO Max / Tiger Aspect
Project details:
6 episodes

Wr. Anna Symon

Dir. Shannon Murphy

Oversaw director and HOD acquisition and all production elements.
Production (role):
Additional consultancy work
Project details:
THE ROAD TRIP (42)

BLISS (Media Res) - by Prashant Nair

Good Gate Media - Welsh-based film, TV, games company led by John Giwa-Amu
FEATURE FILMS & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Production (role):
SUMO (Producer)
Project details:
Original feature in development, written by Rick Galazka.

Developed in partnership with Yan Zenou, Emily Leo, Gianluca Chakra, Oliver Roskill with Executive Producer Armando Iannucci.
Production (role):
CITY OF TINY LIGHTS (Producer)
Project details:
Premiered at TIFF and LFF.

Released globally via Icon and Netflix.

Starring Riz Ahmed, Billie Piper, Damson Idris, James Krishna Floyd.

Critically acclaimed neo-noir thriller; selected for TIFF Special Presentations.
Production (role):
LAST PASSENGER (Producer)
Project details:
Produced with BFI, Pinewood Films, Future Films, and Pathé.

Starring Dougray Scott, Lindsay Duncan.

BIFA-nominated for Douglas Hickox Award. Sold to over 120 territories.

Credits

  • Production (role)
    Company
    Project details
  • Production (role): WILD CHERRY (Producer)
    Company: Firebird Productions / BBC1
    Project details: 6 Episodes

    Wr. Nicôle Lecky

    Dir. Toby MacDonald

    Starring Eve Best, Carmen Ejogo, Nicôle Lecky

    A provocative and emotionally raw drama exploring mother-daughter dynamics in a digital age. Due for release as a flagship BBC One drama in 2025.
  • Production (role): DOPE GIRLS (Producer)
    Company: Bad Wolf / BBC1 / Sony Int.
    Project details: 6 Episodes

    Wr. Polly Stenham and Alex Warren

    Dir. Miranda Bowen and Shannon Murphy

    Starring Julianne Nicholson, Eliza Scanlen, Umi Myers, Eilidh Fisher

    Female-led crime saga set in Soho, 1918 - a kinetic blend of rebellion, power and vice. Among BBC One's most high-profile drama launches of 2025.
  • Production (role): DECEIT (Producer)
    Company: Story Films / C4
    Project details: Four Episodes

    Wr. Emilia di Girolamo

    Dir. Niall MacCormick

    Starring Niamh Algar, Eddie Marsan, Sion Daniel Young, Rochenda Sandall

    BAFTA nominated for Best Actress. One of C4's most talked-about dramas of the year. Over 3.2M overnight viewers; trended UK-wide on launch and critically praised for performance and tone.
  • Production (role): THE PALE HORSE (Producer)
    Company: Mammoth Screen / BBC1 / Amazon Studios / Endeavor Content
    Project details: Two episodes

    Wr. Sarah Phelps

    Dir. Leo Lonsdale

    Starring Rufus Sewell, Kaya Scodelario, Sheila Atim, Rita Tushingham, Bertie Carvel

    A bold and visually distinctive reinterpretation of Agatha Christie, praised by critics for its gothic tone and psychological ambition. Released internationally via Amazon Prime.
  • Production (role)
    Company
    Project details
  • Production (role): HEATWAVE (Consultant Producer)
    Company: HBO Max / Tiger Aspect
    Project details: 6 episodes

    Wr. Anna Symon

    Dir. Shannon Murphy

    Oversaw director and HOD acquisition and all production elements.
  • Production (role): Additional consultancy work
    Company:
    Project details: THE ROAD TRIP (42)

    BLISS (Media Res) - by Prashant Nair

    Good Gate Media - Welsh-based film, TV, games company led by John Giwa-Amu
  • Production (role)
    Project details
  • Production (role): SUMO (Producer)
    Project details: Original feature in development, written by Rick Galazka.

    Developed in partnership with Yan Zenou, Emily Leo, Gianluca Chakra, Oliver Roskill with Executive Producer Armando Iannucci.
  • Production (role): CITY OF TINY LIGHTS (Producer)
    Project details: Premiered at TIFF and LFF.

    Released globally via Icon and Netflix.

    Starring Riz Ahmed, Billie Piper, Damson Idris, James Krishna Floyd.

    Critically acclaimed neo-noir thriller; selected for TIFF Special Presentations.
  • Production (role): LAST PASSENGER (Producer)
    Project details: Produced with BFI, Pinewood Films, Future Films, and Pathé.

    Starring Dougray Scott, Lindsay Duncan.

    BIFA-nominated for Douglas Hickox Award. Sold to over 120 territories.
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