For the first time in the Academy Awards’ 96‑year history, a woman has won Best Cinematography.
In celebration of this historic moment, we wanted to take the opportunity to shine a light on our female cinematographers whose work continues to move the industry forward.
DOP Johanna Coelho
DOP Emma Dalesman
DOP Birgit ‘Bebe’ Dierken BSC
DOP Martyna Knitter
DOP Oona Menges BSC
DOP Natalja Safronova
‘Catch Me A Killer’ with episodes edited by Claire Pringle BFE and Nigel Bunyan BFE, has won 3 awards at the South African Film and Television Awards.
Congratulations to the team!
We are delighted to welcome Post Production Supervisor Kiri Degon to the Loop Talent roster.
Kiri Degon is an accomplished Post Production Supervisor with extensive experience across HETV and film. Recent credits include the upcoming ‘Tommy and Tuppence’ (Me and You Productions), ‘Sweetpea’ (See-Saw Films/Sky Atlantic), ‘Am I Being Unreasonable'(Boffola Pictures), ‘The Cleaner’ (Studio Hamburg) and ‘Henpocalypse’ (Various Artists Limited). Kiri has worked alongside leading directors including Ella Jones and Jonny Campbell as well as Dominic Savage on his iconic ‘I Am….’ series. Kiri brings exceptional organisational skill, with a creative and effective approach to problem-solving and is highly sought after as a result.
Contact Lucy O for bookings.
RTS Programme Award nominations have been released. Congratulations to the nominated projects and the Loop Talent HODs who worked on them.
Nominated in the Arts Category:
‘The Last Musician of Auschwitz’ Production Designer Jonathan Paul Green
Nominated in the Children’s Programme Category
‘Crongton’ Costume Designer Lisa Phillips-Dodsworth
Nominated in the Comedy Drama category:
‘Big Boys’ Costume Designer Rachael Clarke and 1st AD Charlie Elliott
‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ Intimacy Coordinator Rufai Ajala.
‘Juice’ Costume Designer Rachael Clarke and 1st AD Charlie Elliott
Nominated in the Drama Series Category:
‘Blue Lights’ Intimacy Coordinator Nina Jamil
‘This City Is Ours’ Intimacy Coordinator Emma Weissensteiner
Nominated in the Limited Series Category:
‘What it Feels Like For A Girl’ Hair and Make Up Designer Siobhan Harper Ryan
Nominated in the Scripted Comedy Category:
‘Here We Go’ Costume Designer Rachael Clarke and Intimacy Coordinator Abi Kessel
‘Such Brave Girls’ Costume Designer Sara Hassan
‘Things You Should Have Done’ Script Supervisor Nicolette Blenkinsop
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Loop Talent represents award-winning Directors of Photography, Production Designers, Editors, Costume Designers, Hair & Make Up Designers, Production Managers, First Assistant Directors, Post Production Supervisors, Script Supervisors, Production Sound Mixers and Intimacy Coordinators.
Production Manager Adanna Adams is taking part in a Production Guild of Great Britain panel titled ‘A Celebration of the Production Guild’s Talent Development Fund’ on the 18th March.
The panel celebrates the completion of the Talent Development Fund that Adanna has been a part of over the last three years. Panelists will talk about their careers and experiences within the scheme.
Loop Talent represents an experienced and carefully curated roster of First ADs who work worldwide. Our First ADs bring their expertise to a diverse range of productions, including feature films, TV dramas, commercials, and music promos. We maintain a boutique roster to ensure the highest quality of service and a breadth of experience across different production styles and scales.
Contact Matt for any bookings.
Tom is a highly regarded 1st AD working across a range of HETV series and feature films, both in the UK and internationally. His work includes the upcoming second and third seasons of ‘Geek Girl’ for Netflix and Ruby Rock (which shot back-to-back last year in the UK and Morocco) feature film ‘Flavia’ starring Martin Freeman and directed by Bharat Nalluri, ‘Sweetpea’ starring Ella Purnell for See-Saw Films and Sky, ‘The Forsytes’ with PBS Masterpiece and Mammoth Screen, ‘Fifteen-Love’ for Amazon Prime and World Productions, and ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ for Playground and Starz. He is currently in prep on upcoming HETV series ‘The Only Suspect’, directed by Farren Blackburn.
Charlie is an experienced and popular female 1st AD working in HETV and Film. Her recent work includes the upcoming second series of ‘Rivals’ for Disney+ and Happy Prince and BAFTA-winning director Molly Manners’ upcoming feature film ‘Extra Geography’ for Brock Media, which had its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival in 2026. Her further work includes series 2 and 3 of the multiple-award-winning comedy ‘Big Boys’ directed by Jim Archer for Roughcut and Channel 4, all three series of ‘Starstruck’ for Avalon and BBC/HBO Max, and the second series of the BAFTA-winning ‘Juice’ for Various Artists Limited and the BBC.
Steven is a versatile 1st AD working across Feature Films and HETV. His credits include Ashley Walters’ feature film directorial debut ‘Animol’, which will have its world premiere at Berlinale in February 2026, and London Film Festival 2025 standout ‘Dreamers’ directed by BAFTA Breakthrough Recipient and Screen International Star of Tomorrow Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor. Further work includes ‘The Strays’ for Netflix, ‘Pretty Red Dress’ directed by Dionne Edwards, and ‘Blue Story’ directed by Rapman. HETV credits include the Emmy-nominated episode 1 of ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’, ‘Play For Today: Village Idiot’ for Vertigo Films, ‘The Ends’ for The Story Collective and the BBC based on the early life of comedian Mo Gilligan, and 2nd Unit work on ‘Bridgerton S3’ and ‘Anansi Boys’.
Scott is a collaborative and respected 1st AD working in HETV, with experience shooting across the UK and internationally. He recently wrapped on Molly Manning Walker’s HETV series ‘Major Players’ for A24 and Channel 4, and his further credits include ‘Industry S3’ for Bad Wolf and HBO/BBC, ‘The Jetty’ for Firebird Pictures and the BBC, and ‘Our House’ for Red Planet Pictures and ITV.
Malinda is a highly skilled female 1st AD working in feature films and HETV, who recently wrapped on legendary director Mike Leigh’s latest feature film. Her credits include the upcoming Agatha Christie adaptation ‘Tommy & Tuppence’ for Lookout Point, the second series of the BAFTA-winning ‘Black Ops’ for BBC Studios, and the critically acclaimed ‘Good Luck To You Leo Grande’ directed by Sophie Hyde. Further work include feature films ‘A Christmas No 1’ directed by Chris Cottam, Carol Morley’s feature ‘Typist Artist Pirate King’, and the award-winning first series of ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ for A24, Big Deal Films, and the BBC.
Sam started his career working as a 1st AD across short form content, music videos, and commercials before moving across into the narrative space. Sam’s recent work includes the BBC’s BAFTA-winning TV series ‘Horrible Histories’ and both series of its spin-off ‘Horrible Science’ for Lion Television, and ‘Hullraisers S2’ for Fable Pictures and Channel 4. Feature credits include ‘Mandrake’ directed by Lynn Davison, ‘The Pugilist’ directed by Glen Kirby, and ‘My Jerome’ directed by BAFTA Award winning Writer/Director Adjani Salmon. He was the 1st AD on Short Film ‘The Golden West’ with Oscar winning Director/Producer team Tom Berkeley and Ross White.
Editor Roberta Bononi BFE has been nominated for a British Film Editors Award for her work on ‘Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bullshit’. The awards will be held on the 25th April 2026.
Congratulations Roberta!
‘I Swear’, Line Produced by Graeme Mackenzie, won two BAFTAs for Leading Actor and Casting at last night’s 79th BAFTA Film Awards. ‘I Swear’ is written and directed by Kirk Jones, and stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, and Peter Mullan.
Congratulations to all involved!
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Loop Talent represents award-winning Directors of Photography, Production Designers, Editors, Costume Designers, Hair & Make Up Designers, Production Managers, First Assistant Directors and Intimacy Coordinators.
We are delighted to welcome Erin McCardie to the Loop Talent roster.
Based in Scotland but working across the UK, Erin is an experienced script supervisor, supervising on leading television drama. Her credits include Scottish BBC thriller ‘Nightsleeper’ directed by Jamie Stone and starring Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach, and Katie Leung, the iconic long running BBC series ‘River City’ directed by David Hayman Jr, Ade Bean, and Ruth Paxton and ‘Screw’ (STV Studios), directed by Jordan Hogg starring Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Nina Sosanya. Erin started her career with well-known children’s series for CBBC and CBeebies including ‘Molly & Mack’.
At Loop Talent, we represent a distinguished roster of freelance editors with experience in both long-form and short-form content, including feature films, high-end TV dramas, and commercials. Each of our Editors brings a unique storytelling perspective and technical skill, contributing to the success of critically acclaimed and award-winning productions.
Contact James for any bookings.
Russell is an experienced Editor based in the North of England.
He recently cut the latest series of ‘Waterloo Road’, as well as collaborating with director Ruth Carney on her feature film ‘Amazing Grace’ and TV dramas ‘Call the Midwife’ and ‘Tell Me Everything’ for ITV. Russell has also cut established dramas such as ‘Death in Paradise’, ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ and the groundbreaking ‘Shameless’ for Channel 4. Rusell’s short film ‘The One Note Man’, directed by George Siougas, was shortlisted for an Oscar and BAFTA IN 2024.
Roberta (Roby) recently cut the rebooted Avalon comedy series ‘Spitting Image’. She also cut the indie feature ‘7 Keys’, directed by Joy Wilkinson and produced by Jeva Films, which premiered to rave reviews at SXSW. Other credits include the Italian feature ‘Redenzione’ (Redemption), directed by Maria Martinelli and ‘Trouble Will Find Us’, which won Best UK Feature at Manchester Film Festival. Roby was the UK lead editor on the Dreamworks animated feature film ‘Dogman’. Her many short films have won awards at festivals all over the world. Roby is an Italian passport holder.
Nigel is an experienced editor, who cut the hit series ‘Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue’ for BBC/Eleventh Hour Films. His other credits include the lead episode of ITV drama ‘Tom Jones‘ with Mammoth Screen, ‘Noughts & Crosses’, ‘Magpie Murders‘, ‘Spooks’ and block 1 of ‘Catch Me a Killer‘ with director Tracey Larcombe.
Galina is a popular and well-respected female editor working in HETV. Galina credits include Disney+ series ‘Extraordinary’,with Sid Gentle, and she worked with the same production company on ‘Ragdoll’ and the acclaimed ‘Rain Dogs’starring Daisy May Cooper. Galina also cut BBC/Mammoth series ‘Grime Kids’ and Channel 4’s adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’ ‘Queenie’. She edited all episodes of the latest series of BBC/Netflix drama ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ with director Tom Vaughan.
Christopher recently cut ‘Red Eye’ Series 2 for Bad Wolf, as well as ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder S2’ for Moonage Pictures & BBC/Netflix. He also edited Paris Zarcilla’s debut feature ‘Raging Grace’, which won the Narrative Grand Jury Award at SXSW festival. His other narrative credits include the revamped series (S4-5) of ‘Bad Education’ for Tiger Aspect, Comedy Central’s ‘East Mode’ & ‘Little Darlings’ for Sky.
Lindsey is a highly experienced Editor who is a Governor of the Board of BFE (British Film Editors). Predominantly working in HETV, Lindsey’s credits include ‘The Lazarus Project’ for Sky/Urban Myth, ‘Better’ with Sister Pictures & ITV’s ‘The Bay’. Her other credits include established dramas such as ‘All Creatures Great and Small’, ‘Ackley Bridge’ & ‘The Syndicate’ with Kay Mellor’s Rollem Productions. Lindsey cut the 90min period special ‘The Village’, which was nominated for BAFTA Best Drama Series.
Alex recently cut all episodes of the ITV drama ‘Believe Me’ directed by Julia Ford, and the latest series of ‘Showtrial‘ for BBC/World Productions, where he was also handed all episodes across the series. Alex has also edited ‘Malpractice’ (S1- 2), ‘The Vanishing Triangle’ and BBC drama ‘The Responder‘. He also cut Phil Barantini’s feature films ‘Accused’ and the BAFTA-nominated ‘Boiling Point’, as well as the TV spin-off of the same name.
Hettie is a London-based Editor primarily working in scripted comedy. Her credits include all episodes of ‘We Might Regret This’ S1 produced by Roughcut for BBC. Hettie has also cut ITV’s ‘Count Abdulla’, Comedy Central’s ‘East Mode with Nigel Ng’ and BBC Studios pilot ‘Break Clause’. Other credits include Rosie Jones’ ‘Trip Hazard’ and Munya Chawawa’s ‘Race Around Britain’.
Tom is a popular and experienced editor, whose recent credits include Sky historical drama ‘Domina‘ and the remake of ‘Maigret’, both with director David Evans. His other recent credits include ‘Betrayal’ with director Julian Jarrold, ITV’s ‘Unforgotten‘ and the acclaimed final series of ‘Endeavour’. Tom has also cut ‘The Tower’, ‘Screw’, ‘Silent Witness’, ‘Mallorca Files’, ‘Gold Digger’ and ‘Grime Kids’ with Mammoth Screen.
Anna’s TV credits include ‘Staged’ starring David Tennant & Michael Sheen, BBC3’s ‘Wannabe’ and Channel 4’s ‘We Are Lady Parts’ (as assembly editor). Her feature films include Jed Hart’s ‘Restless’ and Shalini Adnani’s upcoming Film4/BFI film ‘Kollam’. Anna also edited Katherine Parkinson’s feature-length special ‘Sitting’ for Avalon / BBC.
Claire’s TV Drama credits include the award winning crime drama ‘Catch Me a Killer’, BBC’s ‘Hope Street’ and upcoming BBC drama ‘The Hairdresser Mysteries’. She also cut the period drama ‘Agatha and the Truth of Murder’, and feature films ‘And Then Come The Nightjars’ & ‘Wreckers’ starring Claire Foy & Benedict Cumberbatch. Claire has broad experience across many genres – she has a background in unscripted, and her episodes of ‘Unreported World’ won a Foreign Press Association award. Her other doc credits include the acclaimed ‘Is This Coercive Control’ for BBC.
