The Look adds screening rooms and grading suites to London HQ

Post-production house The Look, which has offices in London and Cardiff, is expanding its central London HQ with new screening rooms and suites.

The expansion is being supported by funding from Allica Bank and adds an extra floor to The Look’s Margaret Street studio. It’s driven by demand from film projects and long-term TV drama contracts.

Allica Bank’s investment is funding new grading suites, alongside screening rooms and a high-spec cinema space for clients to preview and sign off finished projects.

Founded in 2007 by CEO and senior colourist Thomas Urbye, The Look’s credit list includes Rivals, Gangs of London, Man Vs Baby, Hijack 2, Day of the Jackal, Top Boy, Sex Education and The Gold. 

Urbye said: “Over the years, we’ve worked hard to build a reputation for delivering exceptional creative and technical work on some of the industry’s most exciting projects – from dynamic TV series to successful films such as We Live in Time and Ballad of a Small Player. As demand, both at home and internationally, shows no sign of slowing down, it’s vital that we continue to invest in our facilities and high spec environment.  After all, with the global situation as it is, staying in to watch TV is an affordable evening’s entertainment.

“This expansion ultimately allows us to take on more ambitious projects while maintaining the high standards and collaborative bespoke experience our clients - and everyone watching at home - expects. It’s an exciting step forward for the business as we continue to grow and evolve.”

Duncan Payne, director of finance broker firm, Adamantean, introduced The Look to Allica Bank, which provided asset finance to support the company’s investment in new specialist equipment and fit-out. 

Payne said: “The Look is a standout business with a clear vision for growth and a strong position within the UK’s post-production sector. As the company continues to take on larger and more complex projects, having the right funding in place is crucial. Allica understood both the business and the opportunity from the outset, making them a natural fit to support this next phase of expansion.”

Tracy Millsom, business development manager at Allica Bank, added: “The Look is a fantastic example of a highly specialised UK business operating at the very top of its field. With a strong reputation, impressive client base and clear growth trajectory, the team is well positioned to take advantage of increasing demand across the film and television industry. It’s exactly the kind of business Allica is here to support.”