Picture Shop unveils management team changes

Streamland Media’s picture division, Picture Shop (which was formerly The Farm Group and Technicolor Post), has made a number of promotions and appointments for its UK operations.

Adam Morris (pictured above left) has been named managing director; Paul Austin (pictured above, second left) remains as managing director for unscripted; Todd Kleparski (pictured above, second right) has been named managing director for scripted; Duncan Armstrong (pictured above right) is managing director of business operations.

Morris was previously technical director for Streamland Media where he oversaw IT and engineering functions, as well as helping steer technology decisions across its global locations.

Austin joined Picture Shop in 2017, having worked in the post industry for over 25 years, including at Dock10, Clear Cut Pictures and BBC Studios and Post.

Kleparski has nearly 25 years of media industry experience and joined Picture Shop following seven years as head of production for Company 3.

Meanwhile, Armstrong has almost two decades of post-production and operational management expertise.

Picture Shop has offices in London, Manchester, Bristol, Wales and at Pinewood, and internationally in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Vancouver.

Streamland CEO Bill Romeo, said: “I’m very excited about the leadership team we are building. Individually, they each have extraordinary experience and understanding of our industry, and collectively their knowledge and guidance will be invaluable as we continue to amplify our global services to provide filmmakers and content creators with unmatched services and talent. “This is a pivotal time for Streamland Media and our industry, and I look forward to seeing what this outstanding creative team in the UK accomplishes.”

Morris added: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be taking on this role working alongside the talented group at Picture Shop. We will continue to be about the best people, best facilities and best client experiences. Our global footprint means we can take multinational production in our stride, while keeping an attentive and client-focused feel in all our facilities.”

Austin said: “We are incredibly proud of our clients and the groundbreaking unscripted work on which we have the privilege to collaborate. The future is exciting, and we will be steadfast in providing the outstanding services and talent that we are known for and can now offer on an even greater level.”

Kleparski added: “I am delighted to be part of Picture Shop UK at this vibrant time. There has never been a better time to showcase the richness of talent in the UK and the outstanding shows that are being commissioned, and Picture Shop is at the forefront of unparalleled global talent and services.’’

Armstrong said: “It is a privilege to join the Picture Shop senior management team at this exciting time for the company and indeed the wider industry. I am truly looking forward to nurturing and expanding our existing managed services portfolio and working with our exemplary teams across the UK.”