Gravity Media, the global provider of complex live creative production and media services, is delighted to announce Lou Channing as its newly appointed Head of Business Development and Rebecca (Becky) Martin as General Manager for its Post-Production facility, Gravity House in Soho, London.
Gravity House, an integral part of Gravity Media, boasts spacious, high-spec editing multi-use suites, providing a versatile space for a wide range of productions and projects across Feature Film and TV. With 40 state-of-the-art spaces, it caters to offline editing, VFX, production offices, meetings, and screenings.
Lou Channing, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in renowned media companies such as The Farm Group/Picture Shop and Syndicate Pictures, joins Gravity Media to spearhead post-production opportunities and technology solutions for Film and Drama clients. In collaboration with Becky Martin, General Manager of Gravity House, Lou will be the driving force behind room scheduling, client interactions, and the showcase of Gravity Media’s cutting-edge Equipment Rental, Remote Edit Solutions, and Facility Rental services to esteemed feature film, TV, and drama clients.
Before joining Gravity House, Lou held the position of Head of Creative Talent at The Farm Group/PictureShop, where she played a pivotal role in elevating creative aspects, fostering innovation, and providing consultancy on industry standards and emerging technologies. Her extensive experience includes working on entertainment shows such as The X-Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, and Dynamo Magician Impossible, Victoria Wood and Harry & Paul.
Becky joined the Gravity House team in May 2022, where she worked as Post Production Coordinator before being appointed as Post Production and Facilities Manager. Gravity Media is delighted to appoint Becky as its new General Manager of Gravity House.
Overseeing the operations at Gravity House and with strong account management and organisational skills, as General Manager, Becky is responsible for both setting the tone for the client experience at Gravity House while also delivering a strong pipeline of new opportunities for the facility.
As a key role in driving Gravity Media’s strategy for growth in postproduction, Becky interacts with the wider team to ensure the facility forms a key part of the overall production services offering. Becky ensures that the Front of House and Hospitality teams operate efficiently, and that repairs are resolved quickly maximising the experience of employees and clients. Becky is also a key liaison for clients and the postproduction engineering team.
Before joining Gravity, Becky worked as a Facilities Manager in the city, catering to an esteemed clientele that included luxury brands such as Patek Philippe and Chanel. Before this, Australia being home. During this period, Becky contributed her skills to the New South Wales Treasury, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in diverse professional environments.
Gravity House is home to a vibrant community of creatives, hosting editing teams from acclaimed productions such as Silo, The Crown, and The Banshees of Inisherin. The facility offers 40 suites with a high-tech choice of equipment, including the Nitris DX Media Composer and Final Cut Pro, available on both PC and Mac, all supported by friendly technical staff and a full runner service.
Steve Norris, Executive Director – Production & Content commented:
“We are delighted Lou has joined us and Becky has been promoted to her new role of General Manager at Gravity House. They both bring a great breadth of experience in their roles and will lead with direction and purpose whilst being a great asset not only to Gravity House but Gravity Media as a whole.”
Lou Channing stated on her new role:
“I am thrilled to be appointed Head of Business Development of this fantastic facility. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here at Gravity House and bringing my expertise to this role. It truly is an exciting new period at Gravity House.”
Becky Martin mentioned:
“I am delighted to be appointed as General Manager of Gravity House. Working closely with Lou and the talented team here, we look forward to leading and leveraging our collective skills to elevate our post-production capabilities and deliver outstanding results for our clients at Gravity House.”