The Farm Post Production Limited has been acquired by Picture Head, LLC

WPP plc, a creative transformation company, and the two founders of The Farm Post Production Limited (The Farm) have sold the company to Picture Head. Financial details have not been disclosed.

The Farm is the UK’s largest post-production group. Founded in 1998, it has four locations in London, Manchester, Bristol, and Los Angeles. The Farm also operates the in-house post-production teams for BBC Sport, multi-channel broadcaster UKTV, and international television content company Fremantle. High profile projects include Netflix’s Riviera, the BBC’s Baptiste, and ITV’s Downton Abbey.

Picture Head is a full service post-production studio located in Hollywood. Since its inception in 2000, Picture Head has been at the leading edge of technology and artistry, serving clients in post-production finishing that is the industry standard for excellence.

Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, advised the sellers in this transaction.

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“When selling The Farm, the best decision we took was to choose to work with the team at Oaklins Cavendish. They delivered an excellent deal, were a delight to work with, are thoroughly professional, excellent value for money and will remain firm friends. No one could have got us a better outcome.”

Nicky Sargent and Vikki Dunn

Founders, The Farm Post Production Limited

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