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Creative editorial, color and finishing studio The Saw has added award-winning senior colorist Scott Klein. Known for his work on Outer Banks, Empire, Unsolved Mysteries and Bosch, Klein will continue to tackle episodic and long-form narrative assignments, while expanding into unscripted content including awards shows, reality TV and music specials, genres where The Saw has roots. Upcoming projects include season two of Outer Ban

James Babiarz has joined 11 Dollar Bill as executive producer at its home studio in Chicago. A 12-year industry veteran with deep ties to the Chicago advertising community, Babiarz will oversee current projects, direct sales, recruit talent and pursue opportunities for growth. He spent the previous six years at The Mill, Chicago, where he recently produced work for NHL, U.S Army, Jeep, and Frito-Lay.

Well known cinema advertising company Pearl & Dean has announced the appointment of Clare Turner to the newly created position of UK chief commercial officer. She will be responsible for spearheading commercial growth while maintaining Pearl & Dean’s position as a leading film and cinema media owner.

Christie is pleased to announce this year’s National Film and Television School Most Promising Student Award, an award the company has sponsored for 19 years. The winner of this year’s award is Creative Business MA student Cody Updegrave, who was praised for his hard work, commitment, and leadership qualities. Previous award winners have gone on to make stellar introductions to their careers, gracing the global stage at international film festivals and winning further awards for their work.