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Jeremy Deaner

Chief Executive Officer

Jeremy comes to Digital Vision World with more than 30 years of experience in the software sector, growing UK-based companies internationally. Prior to DVW, Jeremy was CEO of Amberfin, growing the company from a start-up to a global industry giant before it was sold to Dalet.

Working with the talented DVW team, Jeremy is proud to deliver valuable post-production tools and services to the international film and television industry.

Most Overused Phrase: ““Spurs are going to Wembley!”

Adores: Tottenham Hotspurs

Favourite Film: Blade Runner (1982)

Something Interesting About Me: I performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in two plays in 1982

jeremy@blisstek.com

Jo Griffin

Chief Operating Officer

Jo’s experience encompasses working on numerous projects in partnership with a roster of leading industry houses including Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, BFI, Imperial War Museum, RAF, AP Archive, Nestle, Cadbury, AELTC, and ITF to name a few.

Her rich client involvement, production knowledge, and easy manner make her the perfect COO to manage teams and to foster long-lasting relationships.

Jo is now the driving force behind R3store Studios, R3el.com and Digital Vision World. She is key to bringing outstanding vision to the operation coupled with a practical and direct approach to delivery.

Most Overused Phrase: “No worries”

Adores: Nieces and nephew

Film I love But Shouldn’t: Most cheesy 80’s movies!

Something Interesting About Me: I can wiggle my ears

jo.griffin@digitalvision.world

Mark Coleman

Head of Global Sales

Mark oversees Digital Vision’s network of global resellers and client community.

Mark started his career at Pixit Media as a Software Defined Storage Solution Specialist, later moving up to Operations Director. Prior to joining Digital Vision, he worked for Escape Technology, a systems integrator for software and hardware solutions.

Over the years Mark has developed great relationships with VFX and post-production facilities, broadcasters, and international film studios. He prides himself in consistently delivering projects on time, on budget, and with business justification.

Most Overused Phrase: “Giving 110%”

Adores: Travelling

Favourite Film: Good Will Hunting (1997)

Something Interesting About Me: I travelled the world in the army

mark.coleman@digitalvision.world

Fredrik Lidberg

Chief Scientist

Fredrik has been working on Digital Vision algorithms since 1998. He is a very experienced software engineer with expertise in image science research including prior academia work.

Fredrik has extensive knowledge in designing complex software which is highly optimised both on a low and high level. These optimisations are key for Digital Vision’s intelligent algorithms to do more for every CPU clock cycle.

Most Overused Phrase: I probably don’t talk enough to have one

Adores: Nature … and 5 minutes of VR now and then (before I get motion sick)

Favourite Film: The Thing (1982)

Something Interesting About Me: I like being offline and that’s where I’ll tell the tales

fredrik.lidberg@digitalvision.world

Phil Hand

Head Engineer

Phil has an extensive engineering background in high performance 3D computing. He has worked in a variety of fields including (but not limited to) CGI, animation, visualisation, simulation, robotics, and laser scanning.

After four years developing software for Digital Vision, Phil is now taking the engineering reins and has big plans to shake up development.

Most Overused Phrase: “That’s really interesting, Pat!”

Adores: Cooking

Fave Film: The Wicker Man (the original one, of course)

phil.hand@digitalvision.world

Tornike Porchkhidze

Software Developer

Tornike has previously worked as a developer at a Telecommunications company in Georgia. He is continuing to improve his skills in software development with the Digital Vision team.

Most Overused Phrase: “Yes, no.”

Adores: Computer games, board games

Favourite Film: The Shining (1980)

David Targamadze

Junior Developer

David is currently completing his bachelor degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. Prior to joining the Digital Vision team, David worked as a Software Developer in biochemistry.

Most Overused Phrase: “Okay, cool!”

Adores: Alpinism, computer games.

Favourite Film: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

Something Interesting About Me: I’ve had dance concerts in a couple of European countries

Björn Lantz

Product Specialist

Björn has been in the restoration and image enhancement industry for 25 years and has been with Digital Vision since 1994. He regularly delivers training and classes in film restoration and mpeg premastering.

Most Overused Phrase: “Håll Käften”

Adores: Strange mechanical devices that do something

Film I love But Shouldn’t: Der Himmel Über Berlin (1987)

Something Interesting About Me: I can wink my nostrils

bjorn.lantz@digitalvision.world

Seth Arora

Product Partner

Seth grew up in North London and now lives New York City. After starting his career with Digital Vision, Seth went on to work in a variety of roles across the post-production and media streaming industries. He worked for BBC, Rushes, and most recently, Showtime Networks.

Seth prides himself in the great relationships he has maintained over the years with colourists, software developers, business owners, and studio engineers. He has found great success in building relationships and forming a collaborative approach to help solve the needs of media professionals.

Most Overused Phrase: “At the end of the day…”

Adores: My wife and son (of course!)

Favourite Film: Goodfellas (1990)

Something Interesting About Me: I used to DJ and was accordingly addicted to purchasing vinyl!

seth.arora@digitalvision.world

Alex Kruszelnicki

Sales Coordinator

Since graduating from university, Alex has worked extensively across film and post production in a variety of roles. He started as a camera assistant, later progressing to DVD authoring, working in Archival and Ingest for BBC Studios and Post Production, and as a Content Services Technician in Digital Cinema for Deluxe and Technicolor.

During this time he has accumulated a broad range of expertise and is now applying the experience he has learned to the role of Sales Coordinator.

Most Overused Phrase: “Are you alright mate?”

Adores: Live music, great food, and a good book.

Favourite Film: Aliens (1986)

Something Interesting About Me: I was a published poet at the age of 11.

alex@digitalvision.world

Levan Seskuria

Junior Sales

Since earning his MBA, Levan has worked across a variety of roles in sales including managment and head of sales and marketing. Levan is continuing to develop his skills as a Sales Development Representative with Digital Vision.

Most Overused Phrase: “You are on mute.”

Adores: Beer, board games, books.

Favourite Film: Interstellar (2014)

Something Interesting About Me: I am a poet.

levan@digitalvision.world

Thea Symonds

Head of Marketing

Thea leads the marketing team to produce written and video content for Digital Vision World. Her key focus is showcasing artist work and promoting it across our channels. If you have a project you’d like highlighted, be sure to get in touch!

Most Overused Phrase: “For sure”

Adores: Dachshunds, coffee, that fast little walk birds do to get away from you but they aren’t super committed

Favourite Film: Soap Dish (1991)

thea.symonds@digitalvision.world

Nino Gugulashvili

Community Manager

Nino has worked extensively in the marketing sector, creating campaigns for international brands such as Subway, Freedom Music, and Huawei.

As Digital Vision’s Community Manager, Nino finds new ways to encourage engagement across our talented and dedicated creative community.

Most Overused Phrase: “If you’re the best one in the room, you’re in the wrong room”

Adores: Music, sky, summer evenings, plants and nature, Christmas lights, life…

Favourite Film: Life is Beautiful (1997)

Something Interesting About Me: I can sneeze with my eyes wide open, or I think I can 🙂

nino@digitalvision.world

Emily Kemp

Operations Manager

Since starting as the Studio Assistant at R3store Studios, Emily has risen through the ranks to become the Operations Manager across the BlissTek companies. Emily is proud to be a part of a team that develops some of the best products in the industry.

Most Overused Phrase: “Will do”

Adores: Friends, figure skating, and “Good Omens”

Favourite Film: Hot Fuzz (2007)

Something Interesting About Me: I’ve never been to a gig

emily.kemp@digitalvision.world