Production and post studio Harbor has added sr. colorist Bob Festa to its talent roster. Festa will be based out of Harbor’s Santa Monica, Culver City, and Hollywood studios and is also available to clients globally through Harbor’s network spanning New York, London, Chicago, and Atlanta.
Festa, recognized as a leading colorist, brings with him a wealth of experience and accolades. He was recently a finalist for the 2022 HPA Awards in the category of Best Episodic Television Color for his work on the hit series “Yellowstone.” Festa also received DaVinci’s “Master Colorist Award” as the “Commercial Colorist of the Year.”
Notable television credits include Paramount+’s “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” Disney+’s “The Mysterious Benedict Society,” Peacock’s “One of Us Is Lying,” Starz’s ”Power Book IV: Force,” Marvel’s “Runaways,” and TNT’s “The Last Ship.”
Festa has worked on iconic national ad campaigns for leading brands such as, Coca-Cola, Levi’s, American Express, Lexus, Samsung, Verizon, McDonald’s, and Toyota, and blue-chip agencies David&Goliath, Innocean USA, RPA, Saatchi & Saatchi, Team One, TBWA, Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, Wieden + Kennedy, WPP, Ogilvy & Mather, McCann Worldgroup, Dentsu, and Leo Burnett.
Festa remarked, “I am thrilled to be part of the Harbor family and to collaborate with some of the most talented creatives in the industry. Harbor’s commitment to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with my own values, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the studio.”
Harbor CEO Zak Tucker said, “Harbor’s vision empowers filmmakers globally, emphasizing artistry, boutique service, and enterprise-level infrastructure. Bob’s proven track record of delivering exceptional artistic quality combined with outstanding service aligns perfectly with our goals. His esteemed reputation and trusted industry relationships are poised to enhance Harbor’s filmmaking community, advancing our mission of fostering and supporting filmmakers.”
