Company 3 London has brought Jean-Clément Soret aboard as sr. colorist. Formerly MPC’s global creative director of color grading, Soret has a 25-plus year career which has seen his work span major features and commercial campaigns internationally. His work has been recognized on the awards show circuit including the coveted British Arrows Craft Fellowship Award (presented by his long-time collaborator Danny Boyle) and a six-time recipient of the Best Colorist award at the British Arrow Craft Awards.
Among Soret’s assorted credits include HBO’s Chernobyl, His Dark Materials, season 1&2, Trainspotting 2; Sunshine, Slumdog Millionaire and 28 Days Later directed by Boyle; and You Were Never Really Here directed by Lynne Ramsay. His ad work includes a number of iconic spots in the history of advertising, some awarded a Cannes Lions Grand Prix. Soret boasts an enviable list of international directors, cinematographers and producers as part of his client base.
Ellora Soret, formerly head of color production at MPC, will be joining Jean-Clément and the Company 3 team as executive producer. She has pioneered remote grading practice worldwide on an impressive scale, nurtured many talented colorists and built a network of filmmakers. She has been at the helm of world-class productions for Soret and other renowned colorists across her 20 years career and will be a driving force in Company 3 London’s growth.
Company 3 CEO and founder, Stefan Sonnenfeld stated, “I’ve been a long-time admirer of Jean-Clément’s career. His experience, passion and unique knowledge of the craft matched with his sincere care for his clients and peers make him an extremely exciting and pivotal artist to have as part of the Company 3 family. We are beyond excited for what’s to come as he helps to forge new paths for us, particularly in the U.K. and Europe.”
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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