Senior colorist Tom Poole has joined Company 3, Santa Monica, for commercials, music videos and features. The announcement was made by colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld, cofounder of Company 3, which has operations on both coasts.
Poole got his industry start at The Mill in London where he began as an assistant to some of Europe’s leading colorists. He moved stateside in 2004, in order to help start The Mill’s New York telecine department. At The Mill in New York, Poole focused primarily on commercial and music video projects. He contributed to advertising campaigns for such clients as eBay, Mastercard, FedEx, ESPN, Reebok, Tanqueray and Infiniti. He also worked on music videos for The White Stripes, Eminem, The Killers, and Beyonce, among others. Poole has also collaborated with such high-profile directors as Michel Gondry, Fredrik Bond, Happy, Joe Pytka and Jake Scott.
Poole was nominated for a Music Video Production Association (MVPA) Award as best colorist on the strength The Killers’ “When You Were Young” clip. That video also scored a One Show Silver Pencil as well as a Grammy nomination. Additionally, among the Poole projects that have gone onto perform well on the awards show circuit are eBay’s “Anthem” which won a London International Award, and Beyonce’s “Impossible” which earned a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award for video of the year.
“I have made the move to Los Angeles to become part of Company 3 primarily because of the creative diversity the L.A. market has to offer,” said Poole. “I have always wanted to work on all aspects within the telecine medium.” Poole also expressed admiration for Sonnenfeld. “His artistry as a colorist, and his ability to work simultaneously on commercial and feature film projects is something I was very much drawn to. Not only are we good friends, I consider Stefan a like-minded soul. I look forward to working with him.”
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The Advanced Imaging Society has revealed the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements in its 15th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.
While the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was scheduled to be celebrated at the Beverly Hills Hotel, once it became clear that the devastating Los Angeles fires were affecting not only the AIS community, but impacting so many in Southern California, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees, and to forgo the luncheon celebration. The Society has honored the results of this yearโs voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the eventโs originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, โOur hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, weโve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members โ opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.โ
The Lumiere Awards recognize distinguished directors and professionals in film, television, and emerging media, voted for by members of the Hollywood creative and technology community. Technological advancements expand the possibilities of storytelling, and these awards celebrate their significance for all who love film and television. โOur awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More