S7E16521 July 2023

S7E165: Projects in Post Production with Rob Farris

S7E165

S7E165: Projects in Post Production with Rob Farris

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In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Rob about the hidden methods, approaches and systems of a post-production world. Whilst it's not our normal 'bread and butter' the amazing world of production is opened up and the synergies between our world and theirs.

Rob started his career in Media, like so many others, as a Runner. He moved into project managing the Post Production of films after a few years, his first feature film credit was on the Bond film "Quantum of Solace". Over the subsequent 15 years, he has amassed over 200 film and TV show credits including OSCAR and BAFTA-winning titles such as Belfast and The Banshees of Inshrine. As Director of Post Production, he oversees a world-renowned Post Facility in Soho, London which offers high-end picture and sound services to the industry's biggest studios and streamers.

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Rob Farris

Director of Post Production at Goldcrest Films

Rob started his career in Media, like so many others, as a Runner. He moved into project managing the Post Production of films after a few years, his first feature film credit was on the Bond film "Quantum of Solace". Over the subsequent 15 years he has amassed over 200 film and TV show credits including OSCAR and BAFTA winning titles such as Belfast and The Banshees of Inisherin. As Director of Post Production he oversees a world renowned Post Facility in Soho, London which offers high end picture and sound services to the industries biggest studios and streamers. He lives in Surrey with his wife and two daughters.

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