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TFS host event with Soho Media Club & Post New York Alliance // Wed 21st July

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TFS are proud to play host to the first physical meetup event since February 2020 – bringing Soho Media Club & Post New York Alliance together to bring you NYLON – a Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Knowledge Exchange + Drinks event.
Come & have your say. Join us either online or in-person – which we are very proud to host in our TFS Terrace rooftop bar.
When: Next Wed 21st July
In person: 7 – 9pm BST
Online: 7.30 – 8.30pm BST
Address: Twickenham Film Studios – The Barons, London TW1 2AWRegister for tickets HERE >>
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**For decades, the TV and film industry has had a long-standing problem with diversity, equality and inclusion and whether you live and work in the UK or the USA, we’ve been riding the same storm, just different boats. But following a year of pandemic and protests, are the boats about to turn? Has the pandemic accelerated the dismantling of nepotism, discrimation and misogyny behind the scenes? We’re bringing together experts from both sides of the pond for an open knowledge exchange to discuss what has been achieved in recents months and what work still needs to be done. The aim of the meetup is to educate ourselves more about how the UK and NY film communities are progressing to develop a diverse culture and to help each other understand the landscape better.

Intelligence 2 filmed in our TFS Studios launches on Sky One and NOW

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At the end of the first series of Intelligence, we saw NSA agent Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer) narrowly avoid being extradited back to the States to face charges of treason. Indebted to his boss Christine (Sylvestra Le Touzel) for stepping in to protect him at the last minute – albeit with ulterior motives – we start series 2 with Jerry on the back foot. However when it’s revealed that the Russians have got their hands on a cyberweapon that Jerry was instrumental in developing, his intel suddenly becomes vital to national, if not international, security. Facing some demons from his past along the way, by the end of episode 1 he is firmly back in his alpha male comfort zone and heralded a hero.

Meanwhile Joseph (Nick Mohammed) has romance on the cards since sparking up an online friendship with Charlotte from the GCHQ offices in Bude. Romance blossoms and not even Jerry’s meddling nor Christine’s ban on cross-departmental relationships can get in the way.

As the series progresses, however, it soon becomes clear that while the initial cyber attack has been thwarted, the Russians are able to mutate the cyberweapon and Jerry’s personal security comes under serious threat…

TFS were proud to welcome the Intelligence cast and crew to film the series on site using our Studios 1 and 3 as well as our production facilities.

All episodes of Intelligence 2 will be available from 8 June on Sky One and streaming service NOW

 

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Twickenham Film Studios are proud to support the BAFTA 195 Piccadilly renovation.

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  • Dramatic expansion of learning and talent development programme to launch in 2022
  • The redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly will provide the increased space and state of the art technology to enable the expanded programme
  • The redevelopment has been generously supported by film, games and television industries, individual philanthropists and trusts & foundations, including Dolby, The Shaw Foundation Hong Kong and Netflix 

BAFTA has announced ambitious plans to dramatically expand the work it does to find and support new talent in the UK and globally.

In 2022 the charity plans to relaunch its year-round learning and talent development programme, engaging over 10m learners online and equipping 80,000 people a year with the tools to develop a career in film, games and television via events, competitions and initiatives. In addition, bespoke year-round support will be given to 4,000 talented individuals through initiatives including BAFTA Breakthrough, BAFTA Crew, Young Game Designers and newly -developed initiatives to help talent realise their potential.

The expansion is made possible by the ongoing redevelopment of BAFTA’s headquarters at 195 Piccadilly. Due to officially open in 2022, 195 Piccadilly will be a creative centre for film, games and television and the central hub for BAFTA’s UK-wide, and global, learning and talent development programme. The redevelopment will give BAFTA its first ever dedicated learning space, as well as state-of-the-art technology and increased revenues to enable it to fulfil its charitable remit for years to come: investing in the next generation of talent; helping to build a more inclusive and diverse industry; and increasing public engagement.

The BAFTA Review, which was published in 2020 announcing wide-ranging changes to BAFTA’s Awards, has informed and focused the enhanced learning programme announced today. The Review, an industry-wide consultation on issues within BAFTA’s voting procedures and the wider industry, identified groups who face particular challenges in accessing the screen industries, including disabled practitioners, and challenged the industry to address the serious lack of opportunity and equality. The expanded learning and talent development programme is informed by these findings, ensuring a diverse future across the film, games and television industries.

So far, the redevelopment has been generously supported by donations from the film, games and television industry, individuals, and trusts and foundations. Donors include: The Dolby Family and Dolby Laboratories, The Shaw Foundation Hong Kong, Netflix, The Reuben Foundation, the Clore Duffield Foundation and The Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund, supported through the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP).

Major donations from a number of individual philanthropists include The Dorfman Foundation, Duncan Kenworthy OBE, Kevin and Carrie Burke, Eilene Davidson, Donald Taffner Jr., Mrs Alfiya Askar Abulkhair, and Vera Wang. It has also been supported by Disney, Dana and Albert R. Broccoli Foundation, WarnerMedia, NBCUniversal, All3Media, The Richard Attenborough Charitable Trust, Codemasters, Entertainment One, Carnival Film & Television, Activision Blizzard, Left Bank Pictures, Twickenham Film Studios. A full list of supporters is available here.

In addition to generous support of the 195 redevelopment, Netflix is also the main supporting partner for BAFTA Breakthrough, the flagship global talent initiative operating across the UK, USA and India, which showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent in film, games and television.

BAFTA continues to fundraise to support the expanded learning and talent development programme and the redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly, find out more at www.bafta.org/about/fundraising/illuminating-bafta.

Amanda Berry OBE , Chief Executive at BAFTA said: “This is a vital investment in the creative future of film, games and television. Our cross-sector knowledge, global talent networks and the newly renovated 195 Piccadilly will allow us to deliver a learning and talent development programme that enables talented individuals to build careers in our industries. The redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly, and the opportunities it will make possible, will allow BAFTA to ensure that the next generation of talent – whatever their background – has the vital chance to succeed.”

Barbara Broccoli, BAFTA Vice President for Film, said: “I am passionate about supporting BAFTA’s role in educating, inspiring and celebrating the diverse future generations of talent in film, digital and games. The redevelopment will enable BAFTA to expand this important work.”

Ray Dolby’s son David Dolby, said: “BAFTA is the home of film, games and television in the UK, and we are proud to support the redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly both financially and with Dolby’s technology so visitors to the building can enjoy the best audio-visual experience, and see the magic on the screen come to life as the creators intended. Supporting BAFTA is a fitting tribute to Ray Dolby’s innovation in sound technology and the founding of Dolby Laboratories in London, both of which have had a tremendous impact on the creative industries.”

Raymond Chan, The Shaw Foundation Hong Kong, said: “The Shaw Foundation Hong Kong is thrilled to celebrate the legacy of the late Sir Run Run Shaw and his historic relationship with BAFTA by naming the new screening room at 195 Piccadilly. It is very exciting that the new Run Run Shaw Theatre, a 41-seat cinema with state-of-the-art screening capabilities, will provide a new opportunity to showcase the work of new and emerging talent.”

Anne Mensah, Vice President of Original Series at Netflix, said: “We’re incredibly proud to build on our support for BAFTA, its training initiatives and the redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly. This is an exciting moment for BAFTA and we hope that the venue will be able to deliver new learning and development platforms to inspire and provide a helping hand into the industry for the next generation of British creatives.”

Debra Reuben, The Reuben Foundation, said: “The year-round work BAFTA undertakes to break down barriers and provide opportunities for new and emerging talent is truly remarkable. The Reuben Foundation is delighted to support the redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly which will greatly expand BAFTA’s reach, and give even more people the tools and skills they need to undertake a career in the film, games and television industries.”

Sir Lloyd Dorfman CBE, said: “BAFTA is a special charity, operating at the heart of the UK’s creative industries, one of the greatest assets of this country. The redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly will enable BAFTA to dramatically increase its charitable activity supporting young people working in the sector.”

Dame Vivien Duffield DBE, Chair of The Clore Duffield Foundation, said: “The Clore Duffield Foundation is passionate about the people using our spaces and the transformative power of the arts within their lives, so we are thrilled to be supporting the redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly and the creation of a whole new floor dedicated to BAFTA’s expanded learning programme. It is very exciting that the Clore Learning Space at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly will be the UK’s first Clore Learning Space dedicated to the art forms of the moving image.”

Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, Jules Pipe, said: “London’s world-leading creative industries such as film, games and TV have a crucial role to play in our economic recovery from Covid. The Mayor has made creating and protecting jobs a top priority and we’re proud to support this project through his Good Growth Fund. Women, those from BAME communities, disabled people and Londoners from lower socio-economic backgrounds are significantly under-represented in the screen industries – so this new investment by BAFTA will also be vital in helping people into careers in these exciting fields.”

Sara Geater, All3Media Chief Operating Officer, said: “All3Media is delighted to support BAFTA’s project, which is an important investment in the next generation of television talent. It is crucial for the creative and commercial future of our industry that jobs and opportunities are accessible to those from all backgrounds. The work that we all produce, the value we contribute both financially and culturally, will be far more relevant, impactful and meaningful as a result.”

Frank Sagnier, Chief Executive of Codemasters, said: “Codemasters is proud to support BAFTA’s redevelopment of 195 Piccadilly as an investment in the next generation of gaming talent. BAFTA’s talent development schemes, including Young Game Designers, BAFTA Crew and Breakthrough are vital programmes that support, discover and inspire the games creators of the future, and the redevelopment will enable these programmes to expand and reach more people globally which is very exciting”

The redevelopment of BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is also supported by our Official Suppliers; Christie, CinemaNext, eyrise B.V., ETC, Floral Street Fragrances, Kirwin & Simpson Seating, Knight Harwood and QSC. Find out more about Official Suppliers here.

The project architect is award-winning Benedetti Architects Limited.

Twickenham Film Studios welcomes Malcolm Ellison as new Senior Post-Production Engineer

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As the TFS team continue with yet more important team member hires, growing the technical and picture department further, they are proud to welcome Malcolm Ellison who joins as a Senior Post-Production Engineer. 

Malcolm joins the studios from Igloo where he worked for the last 4 years as Chief Technical Officer and Senior Colourist.

Prior to that he was at the helm at the post facility CrystalLight for many years. He has worked on productions for the likes of Netflix, Amazon, DirecTV, National Geographic Channel, PBS, Universal Music, Eagle Rock and more. 

For over 12 years Malcolm has gained vast knowledge, experience, and a great reputation amongst clients in the high-end post production industry. He has worked on feature films, commercials and projects with high-profile production companies and broadcasters. Having both technical and creative experience within the global post production world gives him expertise in all aspects of the end-to-end pipeline. This includes production, post, workflows, mastering, distribution, dailies, QC, localisation as well as developing, building and maintaining all key systems. 

He has led many technical projects that have included developing and building offline, online, grading and VFX suites, grading / preview theatres, machine rooms and networks. Malcolm has an in-depth understanding of the day-to-day requirements of post-production and the ability to adapt to clients and facilities requirements and tight time schedules. He also has an extensive knowledge of mastering (including DCPs and IMF), colour grading, image encoding, HDR and has a keen vision for cloud workflows and computing.

In his new role at TFS Malcolm with be supporting new Head of Picture Stuart Bryce as they oversee all picture post production operations on site, as well as implementing and developing the picture workflow management. Malcolm will be focused on working closely with Stuart to further grow the picture offering across dailies, colour grading, VFX, online, mastering, QC and new cloud services.

Malcolm Ellison – new TFS Senior Post-Production Engineer comments on joining the team: “I am delighted to be joining the TFS team – the current and future plans are extremely exciting. I look forward to bringing my technical and creative knowledge and expertise to help TFS build a force to be reckoned with in both production and post production. Working closely with Stuart, Tom and the engineering team I am excited to help create high end picture, cloud and other post production offerings from TFS.

Director of Technology at TFS Tom Witkowski adds about Malcolm’s appointment: “Malcolm’s extensive and successful track record speaks for itself and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Malcolm to the TFS team. He is a technological romantic, who not only brings creativity and passion to the role but also an entrepreneurial approach which will support our growth strategy. We are extremely excited to be building upon our world-class picture post production operation with such a fantastic team in place.”

TFS MD Cara Sheppard says of Malcolm’s arrival: “It is such an incredibly exciting time for TFS and the team we are bringing together to further bolster our existing award winning artists will really ensure we are set to offer the highest end technical post production support. Malcolm is such a rare talent that combines such expertise and passion in both technical and creative solutions. He will compliment and work closely with our new Head of Picture and Director of Technology Tom Witkowski to build out our TFS Picture department so as to meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Our picture department will combine world-class talent including Colourists, Online Editors, VFX Artists, highly experienced Dailies and Technical Staff, Mastering and QC Operators. Malcolm’s arrival alongside Stuart Bryce allows us to grow the offering and enable us to deliver exceptional work. Through technical and creative innovation and with a collaborative approach to filmmaking; TFS is perfectly positioned for the exciting challenges that the industry will face in 2021 and beyond’.

Twickenham Film Studios appoints Stuart Bryce, ex Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, as new Head of Picture

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TFS are so proud to be welcoming another important new hire, as they welcome Stuart Bryce to join the growing and ever strong TFS team as the much-awaited Head of Picture.

With the important positioning of the 5 key core areas of the business: STUDIOS + PICTURE + SOUND + WORKSPACE + SOCIAL – Stuart has been brought on board to head up, lead and grow the important TFS picture department offering.

 

Stuart joins from Warner Bros. De Lane Lea where he worked for the last 2 years heading up Picture Technical Operations, during which time he was responsible for delivering comprehensive postproduction workflows for a range of television and film clients. Some highlights during his time at Warner Bros included supporting across the postproduction on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the Mission Impossible franchise and many others. Before that he was with Technicolor for several years working on some of the largest studio features alongside some of the highest profile creative talent in the industry.

 

Director of TFS Technology Tomas Witkowski adds: ‘Stuart brings a wealth of knowledge and many years experience with him and we are extremely excited to welcome him to the Twickenham Film Studios team. Stuart’s appointment as Head of Picture is critical to solidifying our growth plans and his contribution will be paramount to our future success. He has a great knack for understanding creative needs whilst balancing technical requirements which will be increasingly important as we advance our business and strengthen our relationships’.

 

In his new role at TFS he will be leading and overseeing all picture postproduction operations on site, as well as implementing and developing the picture workflow management. He will also be in charge of staffing the team further, as well as training and managing the picture department. A key area for Stuart will be to further grow the picture offering across dailies, colour grading, VFX, online, mastering and QC.

 

Stuart Bryce comments on his arrival as Twickenham Film Studios Head of Picture: ‘This is an incredibly exciting time for the industry and I am truly honoured to be joining such a dedicated and accomplished team of experienced artists and professionals at Twickenham Film Studios. My goal is to build upon this extremely talented pool and provide a comprehensive and constantly evolving suite of resources to meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Through technical and creative innovation and with a collaborative approach to filmmaking; TFS is perfectly positioned for the exciting challenges that the industry will face in 2021 and beyond’.

 

Cara Sheppard TFS Managing Director adds: ‘Having Stuart Bryce join us to lead one of our most important creative department’s, which is fundamental to the future of the studios. Our picture department will combine world-class talent including Colourists, Online Editors, VFX Artists, highly experienced Dailies and Technical Staff, Mastering and QC Operators. Having Stuart come on board to run and further grow the offering allows us to deliver exceptional postproduction work. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide a comprehensive range of services for the big screen and the small screen. This ability to cater for productions of all scales and sizes is so important to the team and ensuring our picture department works on high end feature and TV productions is part of the growth of the studios. Stuart is such a well regarded and liked industry face whose passion for all things picture is infectious – we are so thrilled to welcome him to the team to lead the picture department in this exciting next phase. With some very exciting projects in production we look forward to sharing our latest work from the picture team in the coming months.’

Twickenham Film Studios further expands the team by hiring new Director of Operations & Facilities Laurence McCormack who joins from Warner Brothers Leavesden

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In what continues to be such an important growth period for Twickenham Film Studios, the team lead by Managing Partners Piers Read, Jeremy Rainbird and MD Cara Sheppard are proud to announce their most recent renowned appointment; as they welcome ex Warner Brothers Leavesden Laurence McCormack as their new Director of Operations and Facilities.

The hire of Laurence is such a key one at a time when the studios are going through such significant changes – including the full site redevelopment works to fully renovate and redesign the facility, which he and his team will work closely with such creative partners as General Projects, Hollaway Studio and StudioSHAW to further elevate the world class offering and enhance the client experience site wide.

This follows on from the recent unveiled of the new TFS rebrand including a new look master brand redesign across all static and digital elements, as well as the new look front of campus, new reception space, signage and brand new Sound Theatre 2. Laurence and the team will continue to lead all the repurposing of all spaces across the campus of Studios, Picture, Sound, Workspace and Social including the new look Terrace cafe and bar.

Laurence is another important expert hire to further help bolster Twickenham Film Studios allowing the business to importantly increase the level of client experience, the on-site ways of working, and ease of all support to productions – ensuring dedicated support to all on site client relationships. Laurence will manage the daily operations and will be responsible with the runners, front of house team and client dedicated sales team for delivering excellent client service and support to client productions across all areas of the TFS offering.

Previously Laurence spent 9 years as Director of Operations at Warner Brothers Leavesden. His role meant he was responsible for getting the Warners studios site up and running, whilst also growing the operations and client service team there. Some of his highlight projects included supporting the production team behind the Mission Impossible franchise as well as many other Hollywood blockbusters. 

Before Warner Brothers Laurence was Head of Admissions for Merlin Entertainment – where he oversaw the running of the security for staff, presentation of the entrance areas as well as ensuring excellent service delivery for all guests. He was also behind the recruitment, training, health & safety and motivation of all staff.

He is an incredibly familiar and popular face in the industry with his warm, approachable yet highly professional attitude. His expertise in running the operations of a global, multi awarded Film and TV studios means he can take all such Warner Brothers experience and use this to help further elevate Twickenham Film Studios.

TFS MD Cara Sheppard comments on Laurence McCormack’s hire: “Having worked with Laurence previously at Warner Brothers I was so keen to have him join our expanding team at such an important time for the business. His dedication to all areas of our client experience and hugely well regarded ways of working made him the perfect hire. I am also very excited about having him join our senior management team using his expertise to further improve all aspects of our offering. Our focus remains as ever on the quality of the work we get to be involved in and our key client relationships. Having Laurence part of the team means we are guaranteed to be able to deliver the very best experience across our studios, picture, sound, workspace and social. As we continue redeveloping our campus as part of the redesigned TFS brand, it is a major time of change and growth for the business and the next era feels to be such a very positive and exciting one”. 

New TFS Director of Operations & Facilities Laurence McCormack adds: “‘It is an absolute privilege to join Twickenham Film Studios at this pivotal time of major change for the business, and to be part of such an experienced and multi awarded team that’s rich with talent, passion and personality. With the rich heritage, focus on creativity, community and innovation as well as the emphasis on excellent service delivery – my focus is to ensure that we provide our clients with an unrivalled level of service from start to finish and also to engage them in the upcoming projects that will ensure TFS remains the go to, world class facility for the next chapter in the studios story”.

TFS Re-recording Mixer Will Miller attends LDN Academy Awards event – nominated for News Of The World ‘Best Sound’

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It’s Academy Awards time!

We couldn’t be any more excited about tonight’s 93rd awards with our TFS Re-Recording Mixer Will Miller joining the rest of nominees at the London Oscars event.

Huge congratulations to the whole News Of The World Movie team for being Oscar nominated in multiple categories – Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Original Score and Best Sound.

Re-Recording Mixer Will Miller joins Mike Prestwood Smith, John Pritchett and Oliver Tarney nominated in the category of Best Sound for their work on the Western feature.

The TFS team were so proud to work on this inspiring tale of survival, discovery and friendship – supporting the amazing Supervising Sound Editor Oliver Tarney and team. Will Miller carried out the FX Mix at Goldcrest Post , Foley was done at Twickenham Film Studios by Adam Mendez, Oli Ferris, Sophia Hardman and Sue Harding..

A big night tonight! We’ll be sharing some exclusive pics from the night on our TFS Instagram Live-story so please be sure to follow.

TFS Re-recording Mixer Will Miller joins fellow News Of The World ‘Best Sound’ Oscar nominees on Dolby Podcast

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News Of The World and TFS Re-recording Mixer Will Miller nominated for Best Sound Oscar

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News Of The World has received four Oscar nominations at this years 93rd Academy Awards including Best Sound featuring our Twickenham Studios Re-recording Mixer Will Miller.

Huge congratulations to the whole News Of The World team for being nominated in Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Original Score and Best Sound.

Our very own TFS Re-recording Mixer Will Miller joins Michael Fentum, Mike Prestwood Smith, John Pritchett and Oliver Tarney nominated in the category of Best Sound for their work on the Western feature.

This incredible news also follows on from their recent Bafta and Cinema Audio Society (CAS) nominations for Best Sound and Best Sound Mixing respectively.

The TFS team were so proud to work on this inspiring tale of survival, discovery and friendship – supporting the amazing Supervising Sound Editor Oliver Tarney and team. Will Miller carried out the FX Mix at Goldcrest Post, Foley was done at Twickenham Film Studios by Adam Mendez, Oli Ferris, Sophia Hardman and Sue Harding.

Check out the full list of 2021 Oscar nominations here.

New Trailer for A Bird Flew In shot on one of our TFS stages

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Starring Derek Jacobi (Gladiator), Jeff Fahey (Lost), Julie Dray (Avenue 5), Sophie Kennedy Clark (Nymphomaniac Vol 1), Sadie Frost (Dracula), Morgana Robinson (The Windsors), Camilla Rutherford (Yesterday), Michael Winder (Set The Thames On Fire) and Frances. Barber (The Split).

In seven interlinked narratives, the film charts how when the COVID 19 lockdown is announced, the entire cast and crew of a feature film are sent home. Couples fall apart, others come together and some find they are simply alone.

The feature marks the directorial debut of Kirsty McBell, CEO of UK financier and Production Company Goldfinch.

The wonderful Ben Charles Edwards produces and Sergio Delgado (Bulletproof) is director of photography Philippe Martinez (The Flock) is executive producer and the script comes from Elizabeth Morris (Killers Anonymous) and Dominic Wells. MSR Media are handling sales.

Shot for a day at Twickenham Studios using one of our stages, in other parts of London and in France.

Watch the trailer.

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