Post house runVT has strengthened its senior finishing team with the appointment of Joe Stabb as Head of Creative Colour and Gavin Allingham as Freelance Senior Dubbing Mixer.
Both were previously Heads of their respective departments at Fifty Fifty in Soho before the company closed its doors at the end of July.
Stabb & Allingham both worked on ‘Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere’ (Netflix) and ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ (Netflix)
Joe Stabb’s other recent credits as colourist include ‘Mob War’ (Netflix), ‘Flintoff (Disney+) and ‘UNTOLD UK: Jamie Vardy’ (Netflix). Gavin Allingham’s recent work includes ‘Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping’ (BBC) and ‘Man Like Mobeen’ (BBC).
Speaking about joining runVT, Joe Stabb said: “I’m genuinely thrilled to be starting a new chapter at runVT. As an independent, owner-run facility that has thrived for more than 30 years, it stands as a testament to its forward-thinking approach, exceptional quality of output and unwavering commitment to its clients.
“Joining such a skilled and passionate team is a fantastic opportunity and I’m looking forward to developing new creative partnerships, strengthening existing relationships and contributing to runVT’s continued growth and success.”
runVT Head of Picture John Bentley said: “Joe has built a fantastic reputation for both creative quality and technical excellence, and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team. His extensive experience in high-end colour grading, particularly in HDR workflows, is reflected in an impressive body of work.
“With a wealth of creative insight and technical expertise, Joe will further strengthen runVT’s capabilities while helping us explore new creative opportunities and continue raising the bar for the work we deliver. His keen creativity, collaborative approach and deep understanding of HDR make him an exceptional addition to the company.”
Former Fifty Fifty Head of Audio Gavin Allingham joins runVT in a long-term freelance capacity, strengthening the company’s creative audio offering and supporting its continued growth across specialist and premium factual programming.
Allingham said: “I’m really looking forward to working with runVT and helping them grow their slate of factual clients. They’re an established brand operating in a challenging time for our industry, so it’s fantastic to see Bal’s continued ambition and desire for growth.
“It’s great to be working alongside Joe again. He’s a fantastic colourist and we’ve had some great times working together in the past, so I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and seeing what we can achieve together this time around with the team at runVT.”
runVT Head of Audio Thaddaios Yianni said: “I’m really looking forward to working with Gavin. During a period of growth in the company, it’s the perfect time to bring someone of his calibre on board our already strong sound department.”
Welcoming both appointments, runVT Head of Post Paul Wilkes said: “I’m really excited to welcome Joe and Gavin to the runVT family. I think they are going to really enhance our company culture and client-focused sensibilities — they are a natural fit.
“They are both so well regarded and respected within the industry, and their credits speak for themselves — an outstanding body of work individually and shared. Above all else, they are lovely people.”
runVT Director of Operations and Business Development Happy Chhokar added: “Joe and Gavin joining runVT is a really exciting moment for us. They are both hugely respected within the industry and, importantly, share the same commitment to clients, creativity and collaboration that we value so highly at runVT.
“As we continue to grow and develop our offering, bringing in talent of this calibre sends a strong message about our ambitions. We want producers to know that we are continuing to invest in the very best people and expertise, while retaining the personal, flexible and client-focused approach that has always been central to runVT.”
runVT Founder and CEO Balvinder Singh Sanghera said: “We’ve always felt runVT was a good fit for Joe and Gavin, so we’re delighted that we finally have the opportunity to bring them into the fold.
“They are two hugely talented and respected creatives who bring an exceptional level of experience, but just as importantly they share the collaborative and client-focused approach that has always been at the heart of runVT.
“There’s no question that this is a challenging period for our industry, but our response is to continue looking forward. We’ve been independent and owner-run for more than 30 years and remain as ambitious about runVT and its future as we have ever been.
“We will continue investing in our people, our facilities and the creative talent our clients want to work with. Bringing Joe and Gavin into the team is another important step in that journey, and I couldn’t be happier to welcome them both to runVT.”
The appointments come as runVT continues to develop its finishing capabilities and expand its creative offering, building on more than three decades as an independent post-production company serving producers, broadcasters and platforms in the UK and internationally.
Jon Creamer
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