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< Back Phil Eldridge Editor With encyclopaedic technical knowledge and skill Phil offers a unique perspective which can provide new and exciting ideas to the storytelling. From working with the Directors on previz, assembling complex VFX sequences, editing low budget features to co-editing blockbusters – Phil always steps up and delivers. Calm, industrious and collaborative are just some of his attributes that make him a rising star and brilliant Editor. View CV IMDB Previous Next

< Back Michael Freedman Editor / VFX Editor Michael is a diverse and hugely talented Editor. From editing low budget films, previs, performance capture and VFX, he brings a wealth of experience, technical know-how and versatility to the table. A keen collaborator, with a sharp eye for detail, he is a brilliant Editor with a bright future. Ambitious, meticulous, hardworking and an all-round fabulous chap. View CV IMDB Previous Next

< Back Danny Salas Editor / Assembly Editor A dedicated and talented emerging Editor, Danny has been supporting and assisting Editors for many years, learning, and honing his own skills. He has been in high demand as a 1st Assistant and more recently as an Assembly Editor. With an incredible eye for detail, a phenomenal work ethic, and an ability to adapt his editing style to any show or genre Danny is a rising star. View CV IMDB Previous Next

< Back James Barham Editor / Additional Editor Being quietly brilliant, hard-working, and collaborative has secured him a growing fan base amongst his peers. James has steadily climbed the ladder honing his skills with some of the best Editors in the industry. His energy and passion for editing shines brightly and James is often asked to stay on projects or is re-hired by the same team. James is teetering at the precipice of becoming a standout Editor, and his is a name to remember as one of the biggest rising stars in town. View CV IMDB Previous Next

< Back Nathan Summerfield Editor Nominated for the 2024 BFE Breakthrough Editors Award, Nathan is a rising star. They got their break on S2 of Gangs of London (Sky) having established themself as a brilliant Assistant and VFX Editor. Known for their creative flair and ability to find action, pace, and emotion, we predict a bright future. Having worked across film and TV, Nathan is versatile, agile, technical, and collaborative. Not only that they’re incredibly hard working and an all-round fabulous human being. View CV IMDB Previous Next

< Back Fio Santaniello Editor Fio is understated, eloquent, with an exceptional ability to find clever and creative solutions to complex edits. Hard working, patient, passionate and completely fabulous Fio is an inspirational emerging Editor. Rehired multiple times, Fio is building an incredible reputation with a bright future ahead of her. View CV IMDB Previous Next

Meet the VFX Producer - Roma Van Den Bergh VFX Producer, Roma Van Den Bergh, tells us her journey from a runner at the Jim Henson Creature Shop to her most recent contribution as VFX Producer on the second season of ‘Foundation’. How did you get into VFX? After film school my first job was a runner at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. It was an amazingly creative place to work and it sparked my love of exploring ways to make the unimaginable come to life. I worked my way up to Head of Production but then took the leap into digital effects and never looked back. ​ What gets you out of the bed in the morning? Working out how we can get that little piece of magic onto the screen within the timeframe and budgetary constraints without sacrificing any quality. Conversely, the same inspiration is also what keeps me up at night! ​ What’s your favourite part of the job? I love my job! We are lucky in VFX that we are on a show from pre-production, shoot, post through to the grade. We take the journey with the Director and it's awe inspiring to see their vision develop and come to life. ​ Looking back at all the films/projects you’ve made, what lessons have you learned? I’ve learned that no matter how hard the situation, there is always a solution. You just have to open your eyes to what’s possible rather than only be concerned about what’s probable. ​ Most valuable skill? Keeping calm, humour and remembering the united goal is to make the film the best that it can be. ​ Favourite memory of working on Foundation 2? For the shoot: Working with our fantastic team on the wonderful locations and the sets. For the post: David Goyer’s joy of seeing a creature or FX for the first time and knowing it was exactly how he’d envisioned it. Do you think the VFX industry has evolved during the pandemic or in recent years? How? VFX by its nature lends itself to remote working. However, I worry that with the reluctance to go back into the workplace both in the facilities and on the production side we are losing the valuable interaction where people can work out challenges beyond the pressure of a meeting or zoom room. This is particularly true for junior artists. Cross pollination over a coffee or a pint at the pub after work allows for cohesion in a team which in turn promotes creativity. ​ What is your view of the UK VFX industry currently, and do you think there are any changes on the horizon for the sector? VFX by its nature is at the forefront of change. UK companies are actively developing their pipelines to explore the cutting-edge combination of LED Volume, Motion Capture, and Unreal Engine rendering. AI and what it can achieve is at a defining moment for Actors and Writers. For VFX, AI is part of our toolkit. We have to embrace it and the enormous changes that it will inevitably bring to our sector both in filming and post. ​ You have been part of the VFX and Post Talent Agency since its birth? Why did you join initially and why are you still part of it after almost three years? VPTA is all about Harriet Donington. Unlike most Agents Harriet has had years of first-hand experience working directly in the field both vendor and client side. She is acutely aware of the stresses of production and the personalities involved in each project. Consequently, when she puts someone forward for a position, she has absolute certainty that her client is the right fit both for the project and the studio. As a result, the studios trust her judgement which in turn provides her clients the confidence to hit the ground running. Harriet absolutely optimises the phrase ‘nurturing talent’. She is also an incredibly nice and generous person with her time and energy which makes each one of her clients feel special.

Karen Payne Co / Post Producer / Post Consultant Karen has an incredible reputation for her highly organised, pragmatic, creative ability to navigate post-production from prep to final delivery across film and TV. Using her extensive knowledge and contacts Karen can setup and run elite teams and infrastructures to look after all your post needs. A scheduling connoisseur and keen collaborator, Karen’s steadfast determination and (fabulous) sense of humor are a driving force that delivers world-class result. View CV IMDB

Meet the Editor - Fiorella Santaniello Fiorella Santaniello is an emerging editor whose talent shines through her work on film and TV series such as Passenger (ITV) and The Power (Amazon). With a keen eye for detail and a passion for beauty and harmony, Fio has the ability to find clever and creative solutions to complex edits. Q: How did you get into editing? A: During my second year of university in Italy, I started with the classic home videos and became more and more fascinated with the process of creating emotional flow through the connection and juxtaposition of picture and sound. This is why, at the very beginning of my career I was keen to become a Trailer Editor. It was not until I attended Bournemouth University that my interest for storytelling grew and I developed an appreciation for the role that editing has in achieving the best emotional outcome. After receiving my degree with honours, I edited two low budget feature films before moving to London to pursue a career in film and TV. Since 2016, I have worked as an Assistant and Assembly Editor on HETV shows such as Trust, Dracula and Brave New World, while also editing a number of short films. I finally got my break as an Editor in 2022 while working on the TV show The Power (Amazon / Sister Pictures). Following that, I was recommended for another of their shows called Passenger (Sister Pictures), of which I edited three episodes. Q: What were your career aspirations when you were growing up? A: I didn’t grow up having a clear idea of what I wanted to do or be in life. I seemed to have a fairly equal aptitude for all school subjects, with a tangible personal preference for linguistic and humanistic studies. During high school, I developed a strong interest in acting which led me to attend a theatre school for three years. It wasn’t until a bit later that I realised I wanted to be part of the film-making process behind the cameras. However, it took some time to figure out what department would interest me the most and how I could make that aspiration come true. I have always been very passionate about films and TV shows, and I always found the human mind and the psychology of the characters a fascinating topic to explore. It’s no wonder that I watch a lot of true crime documentaries and psychological thrillers. If I wasn’t in the film industry I would probably explore journalism or criminology. Q: What gets you out of bed in the morning? A: Firstly, coffee. There is no reason to get out of bed if not for my morning coffee ritual. On a deeper level, I consider myself a seeker of beauty, harmony and freeform experimentation. This is why my love for the creative arts carries on in other forms, including photography, painting and occasionally pottery wheel throwing. If I had to explore a different field of the film industry, it would most likely be cinematography. I thrive in environments that are exciting, challenging and inspiring and am always looking for new experiences to better myself as a human being. I am an eager traveller, I love discovering new places and understanding the cultures and people behind them. Q: What’s your favourite part of the job? A: I love that editing allows me to portray my own empathy on the screen. By giving my own perspective on the process, making infinite small and big decisions, weighing each cut carefully. I always chase the best dramatic and empathetic results to engage the audience and myself. It is a special and powerful way of bringing people together by telling unique stories, in a world that constantly needs more human connections. Q: What’s your greatest achievement / most important step in your career? A: My greatest achievement so far has been making the jump from assisting to editing. It is an incredibly difficult transition for all prospective Editors to make and I am very proud of how far I’ve come in my career. I’m also incredibly grateful to the supportive people who have helped me along the way. Q: Looking back at all the films/projects you’ve made, what lessons have you learned? A: Every project is different and even if you have a certain set of rules or workflows in place, they all might need a different approach. An important thing to remember is that, despite your contribution being fundamental to the film, it is not “your” film. Editing, like film-making in general, is a collaborative process that requires listening and good communication, being open to trying out ideas that you might not agree with (even if you feel strongly about them). Sometimes you might be certain that an idea will not work but the truth is that you won’t know for sure until you try. Always be open to different points of view, be patient and politically neutral, while also finding ways to show your own passion for the project. Do not hide your real opinions just to please someone and don’t use every option just because it is there or because of the time that it took to “get that crane shot”. It is important to stay unbiased about the conditions in which rushes were filmed and always make emotion a priority. Q: Most valuable skill? A: I think my most valuable skill is being both fast and reliable. This is not to say that I rush the process at all, but that I have a good eye for assessing what will work and what won’t. I will always watch all the rushes but if I am required to make a quick edit to reassure the Director that they have everything, I will do a very good job in a short time. I will then go back to the scene to re-evaluate the cut, make sure I have used the best takes and explore other options if needed. I am also able to effectively evaluate the footage and re-invent a scene from scratch. Q: Favourite project? A: My favourite project to work on was Trust (Cloud 8 Films / FX). It was the first HETV job where I was able to prove myself and was quickly promoted from 2nd to 1st Assistant Editor within two months of starting. It was a project which challenged me and made me realise how capable I am in a cutting room, how I could support a number of Editors and see the show through to the very end. Trust taught me you don’t really know what you are capable of until you take a risk and step up your game. Q: Favourite memory of working on The Power? A: The people. I love creating the edit but the part that I prefer about any job is the people I get to work with. The team on The Power (Amazon / Sister Pictures) specifically was one of the best teams I ever worked with and it became a family very quickly. Being on the project for three years, we had a lot of team socials and I cherish those memories dearly, particularly crazy-golf and karaoke nights. Q: What’s your next project? A: I will be working on another TV show for Sister Pictures from April 2024 and then looking for my next challenge. It’s been a slow year for the industry but there looks like some interesting projects on the horizon. Q: What are your future goals? A: I would like to keep progressing in HETV productions but I would enjoy taking on indie films as well. I would love to work on a well produced psychological thriller or true crime drama.

< Back Rob Duffield Editor Rob’s confident, easy-going nature and accessibility as a team leader has made him a popular choice with Editorial and Post Producers. With natural instincts, Rob has a fantastic flair for visual storytelling, as well as an innovative and collaborative approach to creative challenges. Conscientious, diligent and creative, Rob is a brilliant Editor who will work incredibly hard to ensure the desired narrative is achieved. View CV IMDB Previous Next