The Finish Line

05/12/2023

We think working with 'Finishing Artists' is the key to high end picture finishing, ensuring as much of the budget end up on screen as possible by deciding where to allocate the time to have the most impact. Touched on here by Maggie Maciejczek-Potter: "taking the creative skills of a senior colourist and adding in the highest level of technical capabilities to elevate the role beyond traditional expectations - from colour management and the creative grade through to compositing, captioning and Dolby Vision trim passes, all while understanding technical specifications and their ever-changing goalposts." 🤩 read more: https://buff.ly/42VEuRp

02/12/2023

Huge congratulations to the whole 'EVOLUTION EARTH' team, winning 'Best Natural History Program' at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers 'Buzzies'. Well done PASSION Planet, PASSION PICTURES, PBS, Love Nature, ARTE and everyone involved 🤩 https://buff.ly/472Yy5T

01/12/2023

We thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Gareth Doyle on the design for our 2024 tote bags. As enthusiasts of art and craft, we drew inspiration from Hephaestus, the Greek god of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, metalworking, sculpture, and volcanoes! The design is beautifully brought to life on heavy duty totes by the skilled screen printing artists at Fifth Column Ltd. 🫶 https://buff.ly/3SWzLwC

30/11/2023

Stacey Dooley: Inside the Undertakers on BBC One tackles the subject of death by immersing herself in the world of undertaking at a century-old funeral director's: https://buff.ly/46eF6lZ

28/11/2023

‘The Walk’ Review: ‘Honeyland’ Director’s Effective Fusion of Political Urgency and Poetic Creativity. Tamara Kotevska’s second feature documentary interweaves refugee children’s stories with scenes from a project that uses the art of puppetry to raise awareness about young lives upended by war and persecution. https://buff.ly/3uc4sna

23/11/2023

Octavia Spencer on Lost Women of Highway 20, FEDS, and Why She's Telling These Stories. Watch Lost Women of Highway 20 now on and tune-in for FEDS Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID. https://buff.ly/3QqxCGG

22/11/2023

Epic congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the Televisual Bulldog Awards 2023 🥂
We are very proud to sponsor the award for Music!
Well done to everyone nominated but a special shout out to 🥁
🥇 BBC Studios Natural History Unit for 'FROZEN PLANET 2'
🥈 Silverback Films for 'OUR PLANET 2'
🥉 Merman for 'BAD SISTERS'
https://buff.ly/3SSnWaw

21/11/2023

The roundtable discussions by the Televisual team are fantastic, and they include some wise thoughts from our CVO: "Working within a traditional facility, we had to work so hard to pay the bills, to keep the lights on, and that ran me into the ground. I concluded that what matters when it comes to delivering high-end pictures is the people and the tools that they have access to. Every decision I make is around what nurtures the people, prioritises their personal lives, and it allows them to bring their best to their creative art. And that includes where they want to work." - Zeb Chadfield https://buff.ly/3QmORIW

16/11/2023

Meet the Team | Gemma Comber: Welcome to the latest instalment of our meet the team series, where we get to know the amazing people behind The Finish Line. This time, we’ll be chatting to our Finishing Assistant, Gemma Comber. https://buff.ly/3uoZd3n

16/11/2023

Mysteries of the Faith explores the secrets of Christianity's most legendary treasures. From the Crown of Thorns to the iconic Holy Grail, these cherished relics have inspired millions for centuries. Out now on Netflix!

Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.

14/11/2023

We are very proud sponsors of this year's Televisual Bulldog Awards. Best of luck to all the nominees! 🏆

Voting has now opened for the 19th annual Televisual Bulldog Awards

13/11/2023

Captain Tom: Where Did the Money Go? How, after the death of Captain Tom, difficult questions were raised about his legacy. A Channel 5 documentary has highlighted the charity work of Captain Sir Tom Moore before delving into where the funds raised have gone after his death: https://buff.ly/40IA1RO

09/11/2023

Netflix thriller The Black Book has smashed the streaming platform's viewing records worldwide. The gripping tale lifts the lid on Nigeria's chequered past, spanning a period of 40 years from when military regimes freely killed and arrested critics up to present day, where police brutality and misuse of power are still commonplace. Well done to Editi Effiong and 'The Black Book' team 👏 👏 👏 https://buff.ly/408rdEl

07/11/2023

Love having some of our fabulous finishliners under the headline "Our panel of industry experts" in the Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards 2023 Shortlist. Cheese 🤩 https://buff.ly/3FluRkD

06/11/2023

Watch the premiere of Lost Women of Highway 20 with Octavia Spencer in the USA on MAX, Discovery+, and ID. Don’t miss this three-part docuseries which takes you into the depths of Oregon to uncover a trail of missing and murdered women. Launching in the UK on Discovery+ from Monday 6th November on Discovery+ from https://buff.ly/3slEqxg

02/11/2023

"Mad About the Boy: The Noel Coward Story" Against all odds, Noël Coward became the most successful multi-talented artist of the Twentieth Century. He defined an era and led an extraordinary life. This is his inspirational story told in his own words and music, and unique home movies. Available now on Apple TV: https://buff.ly/3tuvENu

31/10/2023

In the latest 'Endurance: Race to the Pole' Ben and Dwayne follow Scott's next attempt to claim the pole. Scott's dream is shattered when Norwegian Roald Amundsen beats him, and his team face the gruelling attempt to return home: https://buff.ly/45FdsxX

27/10/2023

PREMIERE at Raindance Film Festival this weekend!
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird + Q&A
October 28 at 9:00 pm
Genesis Cinema, London, E1 4UJ
Nominated for Best Documentary Feature
Content Warnings – graphic descriptions of drug use, death, discussion of cult conditioning, sexual assault, racist discrimination, and brief nudity.
https://buff.ly/3r5dZeH

26/10/2023

Out now! 'The Other Mrs Jordan - Catching the Ultimate Conman' When Mary Turner Thomson meets William Jordan online, a jaw-dropping revelation is followed by a shock phone call. The three-part drama series is available now on itvX! https://buff.ly/46NDgcW

26/10/2023

The World Premiere of will be at film festival in New York. THE WALK is the second feature documentary from HONEYLAND co-director, Tamara Kotevska. It’s a film about the innocence of childhood, and the power of imagination, in a time of crisis and follows the cross continental odyssey of Amal, a 3.5 metre high puppet.

WORLD PREMIERE Asil is a young Syrian refugee awaiting documents in Turkey while processing the trauma of losing her home and family. Her story gives

25/10/2023

Tonight - Young Carers: A Hidden Crisis: Thurs 26th, ITV, 8.30pm
Ronke Phillips Pakenham investigates the true scale of young people caring for their loved ones in the UK and asks if they get the support that they so dearly need.

Ronke Phillips investigates the true scale of the issue of young carers and asks whether they are getting the support that they so dearly need or not.

24/10/2023

The unsolved mystery of Melanie Hall whose body was found 13 years after her disappearance https://buff.ly/3EWTtAd

24/10/2023

Panorama reports on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. After 1,400 Israelis, including women and children were murdered by Hamas fighters, Israel promised brutal retaliation to destroy Hamas. More than three thousand Palestinians, many women and children, have already been killed in Gaza. Reporter Jane Corbin hears the human stories on both sides and asks what does the escalating crisis mean for the wider region? 'Panorama - At War: Crisis in the Middle East' now on iPlayer https://buff.ly/4986hkO

24/10/2023

A Bed Bug invasion is sweeping across France, and may be heading our way. This programme spells out what they are and how they spread, and reveals the best way to get rid of the bugs for good. The Big Bed Bug Invasion: Weds 25th, Channel 5, 8pm

A Bed Bug invasion is sweeping across France, and may be heading our way. We spell out what they are, and how they spread, while busting the myths, exposing the cons, and sharing the best kept secrets to getting rid of the bugs for good.

23/10/2023

In Episode 2 of 'Endurance: Race to the Pole', following Shackleton's example, Ben and Dwayne embark on a daunting ice mountain challenge to try to reach the barren Polar Plateau, as temperatures sink to a mind-numbing -40C.

22/10/2023

Panorama - At War: Crisis in the Middle East: Mon 23rd, BBC One, 8pm
Panorama reports on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Reporter Jane Corbin hears the human stories on both sides and asks what does the escalating crisis mean for the wider region?
https://buff.ly/46AFKuW

19/10/2023

'Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba' Join Idris Elba on a global journey that traces the human story of gold—and discover why the element’s contributions remain crucial to our evolution. Full film available now:

This documentary film explores the varied and often surprising ways in which gold and the societies it is part of have transformed over time.Join Idris Elba ...

18/10/2023

Congratulations to George Foulgham Soundscapes on their HPA nomination for an Outstanding Sound Documentary award for ‘If These Walls Could Sing’, where Mary McCartney guides us through nine decades to see and experience the creative magic that makes it the most famous and longest-running studio in the world. Streaming now on Disney+ https://buff.ly/43LK0W7

17/10/2023

20/20 ‘Catch Us If You Can’ An inmate and corrections officer vanish from Alabama jail. Preview:

When Vicky White disappeared with maximum-security inmate Casey White on her last morning as a corrections officer, local authorities feared that a violent f...

13/10/2023

Watch ‘Hair Power: Me and My Afro’. Emma talks to men and women about their hair journeys, exploding stereotypes, exploring hair's extraordinary history and discussing how the way our hair grows can shape the direction of our lives. Stream now on Channel 4 https://buff.ly/3LVYqNw

12/10/2023

Coming soon 'Lost Women Of Highway 20'. When a local journalist uncovers a sealed court document, she discovers a trail of missing and murdered women in the wilderness of Oregon and a killer who used a desolate stretch of highway to hide dark secrets. Premieres November 5, 9 ET & PT/8c on MAX, Disco +, ID.

12/10/2023

Mysteries of the Faith explores the secrets of Christianity’s most legendary treasures. From the Crown of Thorns to the iconic Holy Grail, these cherished relics have inspired millions for centuries. Only on Netflix

MYSTERIES OF THE FAITH is a sweeping docuseries exploring the secrets of Christianity’s most legendary artifacts. From the Veil of the Veronica to the Holy N...

11/10/2023

"Distinctively avant-garde, a singular style that has always defined Omar and Cedric’s work, If This Ever Gets Weird is presented almost exclusively as home-video footage. An optical blend of analog and digital formats, we see the arc of time visualized in an array of Super 8mm film, VHS, and digital video footage. Director Nick Davies weaves the life-spanning archive into a captivating non-linear tapestry, his unique storytelling approach separates this film from typical music documentaries, and is remarkably personal and playful, even mischievous at times. Part video diary, part experimental film, part abstract stream-of-consciousness, this visual device is expertly crafted to feel homemade and is incredibly effective, transporting us into the minds of its creators." We couldn't have described it better ourselves 🥰

Filmed over a period of 20+ years by founding member of At The Drive I

11/10/2023

Lovely grade from Katie Kemp on 'The Trap: India’s Deadliest Scam' An undercover investigation by the BBC has exposed a blackmail scam that is using instant loan apps to entrap and humiliate people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Promising easy money, loan app scammers collect personal data from customers’ phones and then use that information to threaten or humiliate people into repayment.

Your phone is private. Or is it? We expose the blackmail scam causing misery in India.

11/10/2023

In 'Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos' episode 3 Laura examines Boris Johnson’s relationship with the truth and his downfall, as well as how Liz Truss was driven from office in just 45 days after wreaking economic and political havoc. And, drawing on her seven years as the BBC’s political editor, Laura adds her own considered reflections on the period.

Questions about the truth end Boris Johnson’s tenure, and Liz Truss survives just 45 days.

11/10/2023

Argonon’s Like a Shot is making new six-part UKTV Original series, 'Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines'.The show “pays homage to modern engineering marvels and mind- blowing mechanical feats” and sees Robinson travel the world in search of the “innovative and unusual machines taking on epic but essential tasks.”

Argonon's Like a Shot is making new six-part UKTV Original series, Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines.

10/10/2023

'Lost Women of Highway 20' with Octavia Spencer explores the crimes that occurred along Highway 20 between the late 1970s and the early 1990s, where several young women and girls vanished, were sexually assaulted, or were killed. https://buff.ly/3PRVmV4

09/10/2023

Journey around the world with Idris Elba as he discovers the human story of gold. 'Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba' Teaser:

Journey around the world with Idris Elba as he discovers the human story of gold. This new documentary is coming soon.Visit https://journey.gold/ to find out...

05/10/2023

Prepare to learn about history’s most iconic relics. 'Mysteries of the Faith' is only on Netflix, November 1st!

05/10/2023

New documentary about The Mars Volta and At The Drive-In to premiere in October 🤘

'Omar And Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird', a new documentary about The Mars Volta and At The Drive-In has been released – watch it here