Absolute Unveils Box Office Colour Line-Up
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14 November 2024
Absolute, part of the ENVY Group, are ecstatic to reveal the arrival of not one but three world-class talents to its Colour division. In an unprecedented move, Leianna Gilmartin, Peter Oppersdorff and Philip Hambi have all joined the company from The Mill. Long regarded as one of Europe’s finest Producer and Colourist teams, the trio will form a brand-new department in what is an exciting transition for Absolute.
Leianna Gilmartin
Peter Oppersdorff
Peter Oppersdorff is a multi-award winning Colourist who joins Absolute as Creative Director of Colour. Peter started his career at MPC in 2014 as a protegé of Colour pioneer Jean-Clement Soret. The following decade has seen him establish himself as one of the industry’s leading talents, with a catalogue of award wins and nominations including the British Arrows, the International Filmlight Awards, AICP & Berlin Commercial Awards. In 2021 he won two Kinsale Shark Awards for ‘Best International Colour Grade’.
While in 2024, Peter took home a Silver in the 'Best Colour Grading' category at the Creative Circle Awards, for his work on the Erste Bank 'Xmas Rodeo' Christmas campaign.
While in 2024, Peter took home a Silver in the 'Best Colour Grading' category at the Creative Circle Awards, for his work on the Erste Bank 'Xmas Rodeo' Christmas campaign.
Phil Hambi
Also joining as Creative Director of Colour, Philip Hambi is a highly distinguished colourist, known globally for his award-winning work. Boasting a stunning portfolio, Philip has worked on projects for brands as varied as Adidas, Delta Airlines, Samsung, BMW, Burger King and NASCAR.
Phil’s work is regularly recognised for its excellence, with multiple nominations and wins at the British Arrows, Ciclope, D&AD, Filmlight Awards and The Kinsale Shark Awards. Last year, his first foray into the world of long form, with longstanding collaborator Tom Day, became the 5th watched film in the UK on Netflix for their feature documentary ‘The Battle Of The Baddest’. In October, he was nominated for a Filmlight Colour Award for his work on Crawford vs Madrimov ‘Everything or Nothing’.
Phil’s work is regularly recognised for its excellence, with multiple nominations and wins at the British Arrows, Ciclope, D&AD, Filmlight Awards and The Kinsale Shark Awards. Last year, his first foray into the world of long form, with longstanding collaborator Tom Day, became the 5th watched film in the UK on Netflix for their feature documentary ‘The Battle Of The Baddest’. In October, he was nominated for a Filmlight Colour Award for his work on Crawford vs Madrimov ‘Everything or Nothing’.
Leianna Gilmartin
“I am thrilled to be joining Absolute as Head of Production for Colour, a place already known in the industry for its commitment to artistic excellence and creation. I’m delighted to be doing this with two exceptionally talented colourists, whose expertise will help shape and elevate the future of our Company. We have been given an exciting opportunity to rebuild the colour department with the introduction of state-of-the-art grading equipment from our friends at Film Light. Together, we look forward to collaborating with the incredible team, bringing vibrant and transformative visual storytelling to life.”
Peter Oppersdorff
“The chance to join Absolute at the beginning of this exciting new era was a no brainer. Their reputation throughout the industry is excellent, so I’m proud to have the opportunity to enhance that legacy in the future. We want Absolute Colour to become a benchmark department globally, a place where talent can thrive and where clients want to be. We’ve built an excellent rapport with the team at FilmLight over the years, so the backing we received from Chris and Dave to keep that relationship going means a lot to myself and Phil.”
Phil Hambi
“Absolute have been on my radar for some time now, with a consistent quality of work and enviable company culture. So when the opportunity arose, I simply couldn’t turn it down. The proposition was made even sweeter with the arrival of my MPC and Mill colleagues; Peter Oppersdorff and Leianna (Campbell) Gilmartin. Collaborating together for many years, we’re ecstatic to be at the forefront of the rebuild and regeneration of Colour at Absolute. I’m thrilled to be able to carry on evolving my craft, and cultivate a strong colour culture in this iconic company during an exciting new era.”
Words from the Team
Dave Cadle, ENVY Group CEO
“We are thrilled to welcome such exceptional talent like Leianna, Pete and Phil to the team at Absolute. With a team of this calibre, the work really speaks for itself. It’s very exciting to have them on board as part of our ever growing future!”
Dave Smith, Absolute CEO
“Having worked together for 10+ years, Leianna, Pete and Phil are respected worldwide. The trio will work together to shape a new direction for Colour in what continues to be an exciting transition for everyone at Absolute. If their catalogue of work shows one thing, it’s their ability to innovate and raise the bar time and time again. We can’t wait to open the doors to the fantastic creative opportunities I know these guys will bring in abundance.”
Natascha Cadle, ENVY Group Creative Director
“This is a new era for Absolute and Leianna, Pete and Phil with their unique talents and perspectives will bring incredible energy and creativity. This marks an exciting new chapter for Absolute as we expand our team and elevate the capabilities of the ENVY Group.”
Chris Batten, Absolute Managing Director
“Bringing in just one Colourist of Pete and Phil’s magnitude would be a no-brainer for any post company in the world. So to have them both join us is a real coup. When you pair that with the addition of Leianna, who is regarded as one of the finest Head of Department’s in the industry, we have assembled a box office team. These additions speak volumes about the direction we want to move Absolute in. Our ambition is to be the best in the business, and Pete, Phil and Leianna are all part of bringing us to that next level.”
