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- Professions: Editorial Department
Tom Poole, let’s be real, is basically a legend in the world of color grading. Born and bred in London, he kicked off his career across the pond before making the move to the US in 2004. It wasn’t long before he ended up at Company 3 (yeah, the big dogs of post-production) in 2007, and honestly, he’s been killing it ever since. I mean, the guy’s trophy shelf is wild—he snagged the AICP award for ‘Best Color Grading’ not once, but two years in a row (2016 and 2017), and then just casually picked up two more in 2019 for both commercial and music video color grading. Like, who does that? And don’t even get me started on his HPA wins—2013, 2015, 2016. The dude is just unstoppable. But here's the kicker: you’ve 100% seen his work even if you don’t realize it. Drive, The Place Beyond The Pines, Foxcatcher, I, Tonya, Blackkklansman—these aren’t just movies, they’re straight up cultural moments. Oh, and he colored 12 Years a Slave and Spotlight, both of which took home Oscars for Best Picture, so, yeah, no big deal. In 2017, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences was like, "Alright, Tom, you’re in." So now he's officially part of that exclusive club. Basically, if you’re talking about colorists who shaped what modern movies look and feel like, Tom Poole is the name you drop. No contest.
Associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). Not just some random film club, this is the real deal—think legendary status. The ASC has been shaping the way movies look for ages, gathering some of the sharpest eyes in the business. Being an associate member? It means you’re in the room with folks who literally set the standards for how stories get told on screen. We're talking about the people who obsess over lighting, camera angles, shadows, and all those tiny details that make a scene unforgettable. It’s not all glitz either; ASC members are in constant debate about the craft, pushing each other to try new things and keep cinema fresh. Associate members might not be full voting members, but they've still got a backstage pass to all the workshops, screenings, and events where the magic happens. Basically, if you care about the way movies look, this is one club you’d kill to get into.
Konidela Ram Charan