Zeb Chadfield, the founder of post house, The Finish Line, has become sole owner of the business ahead of a planned expansion.
With the share purchase complete as of January 2026, The Finish Line is now expanding its capabilities, migrating all systems to Apple Silicon, expanding UHD and HDR capacity across its full fleet with QD-OLED reference monitors, and increasing investment in immersive and stereoscopic tools. Over the coming years, the facility “expects to double the size of its team, continuing to grow sustainably while staying focused on what matters most: the welfare of its people and the quality of its output.”
“Our growth has always been driven by purpose, not ambition,” says founder Zeb Chadfield. “Post-production is an industry I love deeply. It’s a complicated one, and as a dyslexic, high school dropout and the son of a fisherman, I never would have imagined this world was open to me. But nearly thirty years in, I’m still obsessed with post and feel lucky to be part of it, especially to be working alongside the best of the best in the UK. The Finish Line brings together everything I love about this industry: the people, the technology and the creativity. Acquiring full ownership of the company and expanding our capabilities is exciting, but what really matters is how it helps our team and our clients to deliver their best work.”
Founded by Zeb Chadfield in 2011, The Finish Line secured investment and became incorporated in 2014 and, says The Finish Line, “From the outset, the company was built around a different way of working, one that prioritised people, creativity and technical excellence over traditional facility models. Today, The Finish Line is that vision realised, a modern, distributed and people-first post-production company, serving a wide range of clients across film and television, from major production companies to other post facilities who rely on them to scale up during peak periods and deliver to the highest standards.”
“Running a responsible business means meeting our obligations, investing in our people and contributing positively to the economy, rather than seeking to exploit it.” says Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Blessley. “Our clients value reliability and consistency, qualities that can only be sustained by looking after our staff and building a business with longevity in mind. We recognise the pressures created by rising costs and tightening budgets, which is why we invest in initiatives that improve efficiency and create more time for creativity, not less. By involving our technical teams early in the quoting process, we work closely with clients to identify intelligent and cost-effective ways to maximise their budgets. In doing so, we support them as a partner rather than simply a supplier, enabling them to succeed in an increasingly challenging commercial environment. The calibre of our clients, the standard of our work and the strength of the relationships we have built over the past 14 years speak for themselves.”
Zeb Chadfield adds, “While this is a big moment for me personally, and for my family who have supported me, it is very much business as usual for The Finish Line. I am incredibly grateful to our team and to all our clients who have backed us over the years. When designing the company, we had to throw out the rule book to improve the process. Taking a different approach to the norm can be daunting for new clients, but their trust and loyalty tells me we’re doing something right. We could not feel more fortunate to work alongside and collaborate with such brilliant people.”
Jon Creamer
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