New Appointment At Soho Film Lab

Ascent Media has announced the appointment of Neil Mockler, who joins Soho Film Lab to lead the team as Director of Film Services.
In addition to his direct management of SFL, Mockler will focus on improving client service management and the development of new and complimentary lab services.
Mockler commented: "Our emphasis will be to deliver to our clients an unparalleled service that is as broad as their individual needs, and one which is driven by reliability and quality with a keen eye on cost."
"Lab services are still absolutely critical in terms of a commercial, feature or high end drama production, and the fact that SFL's services span all of these genres makes it a unique facility.
"The recent investment from Ascent has genuinely set SFL ahead of the competition and I am excited to join at a time where I can take advantage of this commitment to make SFL the first choice for film clients.
"The close working relationship with sister companies Ascent142 and Rushes, enable us to provide very compelling service solutions. At a time where constraints on budgets are higher than ever, an ability to effectively package projects is of great benefit to clients and reduces financial risk."
Mockler has spend his working career in the film industry, starting out at Rank Film Laboratories in 1978 where he gained experience in the optical department as cameraman. He has also held laboratory positions within grading, printing and developing. He moved into sales at General Screen Enterprises in 1988 and by 1992 he was back heading up the TV Department at Rank Film and via a period at Deluxe he became Managing Director of Arion Communications until joining the Soho Film Lab in May 2009.
Mockler will report into Simon Constable, SVP Operations, Ascent Media Group.
(KMcA/BMcc)