The PGGB Film Production Team of the Year Award sponsored by Panavision is presented to the production team behind feel-good movie of 2023, the exquisite musical Wonka. The largely UK-based team included 16 PGGB members, whose passion to deliver an exceptional project was evident.

The senior leadership created real cohesion to ensure that junior team members were able to develop their skills and increase their knowledge, fostering an outstanding team spirit. Beyond the sheer logistics of delivering a large-scale feature film on time and on budget when Covid19 was still dogging productions, they demonstrated resilience and inclusivity on all levels, ensuring that all members of the team felt valued and committed. 

Sustainability was a priority, with a strong focus on tightly controlling waste and emissions to minimise the carbon footprint of the production and ensuring that assets were recycled and repurposed when the film wrapped.

On screen, the world of Wonka is beautifully designed and crafted and the technical achievements in camera and in post are clear and a credit to all who worked on it. 

PGGB Members recognised:

Alexandra Ferguson Derbyshire – Producer

Tim Wellspring – Executive Producer/UPM

Adam Hughes – Production Manager

Emma Mallett – Production Manager (Additional Photography)

Oliver Crawford – Assistant Location Manager 

Gemma Todd (Smithers) – Post Production Accountant 

Cristina Zanoletti – AP Supervisor

Kirsty Lea – Payroll Supervisor 

Owen Keys – 1st Assistant Accountant 

Andrew Durbin – Assistant Payroll Accountant

Karen Bicknell – Post 1st Assistant Accountant 

Tom Ormerod – Production Coordinator 

Liam Shorrock – Assistant Production Coordinator

 

Panavision, sponsors of the award said: “Congratulations to the entire production team on your achievement with Wonka! Your exceptional teamwork, communication, and dedication have truly showcased the brilliance of the UK film industry. This award is a testament to your hard work and collaborative spirit. Well done from the whole Panavision team”

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