Emma Butt Sound
@emmabuttsound.bsky.social
Freelance Dubbing Mixer | Dialogue Supervisor |ADR + SFX Editor | BAFTA TV Committee member |Advocate for diversity in post sound |Mentor |WFTV Award winner | Consultant 4PP (Channel 4 Post Production)
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UK’s TV workers exposed to ‘illegal or barely legal’ conditions and traumatic content
UK’s TV workers exposed to ‘illegal or barely legal’ conditions and traumatic content
Report cites low pay and overwork, and employees complain of receiving no warning before working on disturbing scenes
“Illegal or barely legal” working practices are rife in the UK’s TV industry, new research has revealed.
Workers in post-production…
www.theguardian.com
Incredibly grateful to @rachaelhealy.bsky.social for highlighting the report in this story. I’ve been consulting on the report for a year,which has been excellently written by Amelia Knott. I would encourage everyone to read the report and then question how it’s so long? because we’ve been ignored
I’m currently standing for election for the board of @wftv_uk , an organisation that has played a big and meaningful role in helping my career. If you’re a member and think I would be a good fit, I would appreciate your vote. You must be a member and logged in to vote www.wftv.org.uk/member-direc...
July 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I’m currently standing for election for the board of @wftv_uk , an organisation that has played a big and meaningful role in helping my career. If you’re a member and think I would be a good fit, I would appreciate your vote. You must be a member and logged in to vote www.wftv.org.uk/member-direc...
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If only trees could talk 🌳🤬
June 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If only trees could talk 🌳🤬
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Those of us carrying iLok trauma will immediately recognize that Nintendo just tricked everyone into paying for hardware dongles.
June 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Those of us carrying iLok trauma will immediately recognize that Nintendo just tricked everyone into paying for hardware dongles.
With Screen Skills releasing a report today,it’s important people are aware of what the government Culture,Media and Sport Committee had to say about the organisation (screen grabs attached from their report) Post Production has been repeatedly been failed by them, this report changes none of that
May 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
With Screen Skills releasing a report today,it’s important people are aware of what the government Culture,Media and Sport Committee had to say about the organisation (screen grabs attached from their report) Post Production has been repeatedly been failed by them, this report changes none of that
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On the lookout for creature VO artists for an upcoming project — big, troll-like stuff. If you can growl, snarl or grunt with character, drop me a message.
#CreatureVO #SoundDesign
#CreatureVO #SoundDesign
April 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
On the lookout for creature VO artists for an upcoming project — big, troll-like stuff. If you can growl, snarl or grunt with character, drop me a message.
#CreatureVO #SoundDesign
#CreatureVO #SoundDesign
Excerpts from my follow up report, written with Ellie Tomsett on Diversity in Post Production sound. I’d urge you to take 5 minute to read these slides and see just how bad the situation is in post production sound
The full report can be found here: bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
The full report can be found here: bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
April 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Excerpts from my follow up report, written with Ellie Tomsett on Diversity in Post Production sound. I’d urge you to take 5 minute to read these slides and see just how bad the situation is in post production sound
The full report can be found here: bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
The full report can be found here: bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
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🌟 New Report Alert 🌟
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity's 2025 report on post-production sound workforce in the UK is now out!
The report is authored by @emmabuttsound.bsky.social, @ellietomsett.bsky.social
Read the full report here:
bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity's 2025 report on post-production sound workforce in the UK is now out!
The report is authored by @emmabuttsound.bsky.social, @ellietomsett.bsky.social
Read the full report here:
bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net
April 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌟 New Report Alert 🌟
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity's 2025 report on post-production sound workforce in the UK is now out!
The report is authored by @emmabuttsound.bsky.social, @ellietomsett.bsky.social
Read the full report here:
bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity's 2025 report on post-production sound workforce in the UK is now out!
The report is authored by @emmabuttsound.bsky.social, @ellietomsett.bsky.social
Read the full report here:
bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
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Please, if you work in post, in the UK or otherwise, read @emmabuttsound.bsky.social’s report.
And act accordingly if your in a position to do so !
And act accordingly if your in a position to do so !
Today, my follow up Diversity in Post Production Sound report is released. It examines if, in the 5 years since the first, if things have improved in terms of DEI within post production sound. (Spoiler alert, feck all has changed)Please read and share bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
April 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Please, if you work in post, in the UK or otherwise, read @emmabuttsound.bsky.social’s report.
And act accordingly if your in a position to do so !
And act accordingly if your in a position to do so !
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Here’s the follow up to the initial report looking at diversity in UK post production. Doesn’t make for comfortable reading if you’re at all bothered about making the industry stronger and more representative
Today, my follow up Diversity in Post Production Sound report is released. It examines if, in the 5 years since the first, if things have improved in terms of DEI within post production sound. (Spoiler alert, feck all has changed)Please read and share bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
April 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Here’s the follow up to the initial report looking at diversity in UK post production. Doesn’t make for comfortable reading if you’re at all bothered about making the industry stronger and more representative
Today, my follow up Diversity in Post Production Sound report is released. It examines if, in the 5 years since the first, if things have improved in terms of DEI within post production sound. (Spoiler alert, feck all has changed)Please read and share bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
April 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today, my follow up Diversity in Post Production Sound report is released. It examines if, in the 5 years since the first, if things have improved in terms of DEI within post production sound. (Spoiler alert, feck all has changed)Please read and share bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/csu2025...
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Off to London today for a special screening of #Safe tonight with the 3 other winning films from @16days16films.bsky.social with #UNWomen. Each of these powerful films tackles #genderbasedviolence. Safe won the audience award in the festival. Proud to be in this line up.
www.16days16films.com
www.16days16films.com
16 Days 16 Films
www.16days16films.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Off to London today for a special screening of #Safe tonight with the 3 other winning films from @16days16films.bsky.social with #UNWomen. Each of these powerful films tackles #genderbasedviolence. Safe won the audience award in the festival. Proud to be in this line up.
www.16days16films.com
www.16days16films.com
Lovely to see Sky TV promoting casual sexism in the sound field. Shock horror, not all soundies are men!! Went through the effort of not gender stereotyping the question, but the answer? Nah
#RobBeckettsSmartTV DO BETTER
#RobBeckettsSmartTV DO BETTER
March 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Lovely to see Sky TV promoting casual sexism in the sound field. Shock horror, not all soundies are men!! Went through the effort of not gender stereotyping the question, but the answer? Nah
#RobBeckettsSmartTV DO BETTER
#RobBeckettsSmartTV DO BETTER
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The Brutalist director Brady Corbet says he has made ‘zero dollars’ from the film
“I’ve spoken to many film-makers that have the films that are nominated this year that can’t pay their rent. I mean, that’s a real thing.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
“I’ve spoken to many film-makers that have the films that are nominated this year that can’t pay their rent. I mean, that’s a real thing.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
The Brutalist director Brady Corbet says he has made ‘zero dollars’ from the film
The multi-Oscar-nominated director has said many of his fellow contenders are experiencing similar financial difficulties
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Brutalist director Brady Corbet says he has made ‘zero dollars’ from the film
“I’ve spoken to many film-makers that have the films that are nominated this year that can’t pay their rent. I mean, that’s a real thing.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
“I’ve spoken to many film-makers that have the films that are nominated this year that can’t pay their rent. I mean, that’s a real thing.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
I was lucky last year with some of the teams and projects I got to work on and this was definately one of them. Picture This is out on Amazon on March 6th.
I’m available for all post sound work from March onwards so please do reach out
emma@emmabuttsound.com
youtu.be/7wWkGWXIshA?...
I’m available for all post sound work from March onwards so please do reach out
emma@emmabuttsound.com
youtu.be/7wWkGWXIshA?...
Picture This – Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
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February 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I was lucky last year with some of the teams and projects I got to work on and this was definately one of them. Picture This is out on Amazon on March 6th.
I’m available for all post sound work from March onwards so please do reach out
emma@emmabuttsound.com
youtu.be/7wWkGWXIshA?...
I’m available for all post sound work from March onwards so please do reach out
emma@emmabuttsound.com
youtu.be/7wWkGWXIshA?...
Like a lot of fellow post production soundies, I’m available for work from March onwards. If you’re in need of any dialogue editing, sound effects editing, ADR supervision or mixing work please do get in touch
February 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Like a lot of fellow post production soundies, I’m available for work from March onwards. If you’re in need of any dialogue editing, sound effects editing, ADR supervision or mixing work please do get in touch
sticking your head above the parapet to speak up about DEI and unacceptable behaviour in an industry run on fear, can make it a very isolating experience, and it really shouldn’t be that way #postproduction
February 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
sticking your head above the parapet to speak up about DEI and unacceptable behaviour in an industry run on fear, can make it a very isolating experience, and it really shouldn’t be that way #postproduction
Tomorrow at 1pm myself and Amelia will be holding a webinar to chat through the paper on working conditions in the UK post production sector. Link below to book a spot. Please come along and share to anyone who might be interested #postproduction
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
Let's fix it in post
Hear findings from our research on why broadcasters and production companies can and should address human rights risks in post production
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Tomorrow at 1pm myself and Amelia will be holding a webinar to chat through the paper on working conditions in the UK post production sector. Link below to book a spot. Please come along and share to anyone who might be interested #postproduction
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
Amelia and I will be taking part in a webinar next Wednesday, Feb 5th at 1pm - 2pm to discuss the recent paper on human rights in post production, illegal and barely legal working practises.
Please do sign up, share, and come along if you can. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
Please do sign up, share, and come along if you can. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
January 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Amelia and I will be taking part in a webinar next Wednesday, Feb 5th at 1pm - 2pm to discuss the recent paper on human rights in post production, illegal and barely legal working practises.
Please do sign up, share, and come along if you can. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
Please do sign up, share, and come along if you can. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-fix-i...
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#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
PSA for any organisations speaking up about the lack of diversity across upcoming awards. Don’t forget about sound (which has shocking stats by the way) you know that little thing that without it you can’t hear the story of the film or show you’re watching….thank you!
January 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
PSA for any organisations speaking up about the lack of diversity across upcoming awards. Don’t forget about sound (which has shocking stats by the way) you know that little thing that without it you can’t hear the story of the film or show you’re watching….thank you!
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This week's episode of The Rest Is Entertainment referenced my article for @theankler.bsky.social on "blue-cheap" TV, and how producers are making shows look good on screen while juggling ever-tightening budgets. Listen here! And be sure to read the whole article: theankler.com/p/blue-cheap...
(00:31:00) Podcast Clip of Marina's Tribute to David Lynch | Listen Notes
(00:31:00) A podcast clip of Marina's Tribute to David Lynch in The Rest Is Entertainment. Clip created by manoriravindran.
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January 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This week's episode of The Rest Is Entertainment referenced my article for @theankler.bsky.social on "blue-cheap" TV, and how producers are making shows look good on screen while juggling ever-tightening budgets. Listen here! And be sure to read the whole article: theankler.com/p/blue-cheap...
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This report, along @emmabuttsound.bsky.social's tireless efforts towards humane working conditions in post-production is invaluable !
It needs to be an inspiration for unions and workers of post in every country !
It needs to be an inspiration for unions and workers of post in every country !
Let's fix it in post
Our new research finds human rights harms evident across post production, incl. exploitative working practices; detrimental impacts on health, safety & family life; and impediments to diversity
www.tvhumanrights.org/research-pos...
Our new research finds human rights harms evident across post production, incl. exploitative working practices; detrimental impacts on health, safety & family life; and impediments to diversity
www.tvhumanrights.org/research-pos...
Post production | TV Industry Human Rights Forum | UK
Research into human rights risks in post production and recommendations on what needs to change
www.tvhumanrights.org
January 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This report, along @emmabuttsound.bsky.social's tireless efforts towards humane working conditions in post-production is invaluable !
It needs to be an inspiration for unions and workers of post in every country !
It needs to be an inspiration for unions and workers of post in every country !
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To hear more about the research, join our online session on Wednesday 5 February: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1104597112...
Let's fix it in post
Hear findings from our research on why broadcasters and production companies can and should address human rights risks in post production
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
To hear more about the research, join our online session on Wednesday 5 February: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1104597112...
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Just had a flick through Dec 24 @televisualmedia.bsky.social and there’s a bit of a Venn diagram between facilities in their “Top 50 UK Post Houses” and those referenced in the below report. If only folk listened to the people who actually do the work
Let's fix it in post
Our new research finds human rights harms evident across post production, incl. exploitative working practices; detrimental impacts on health, safety & family life; and impediments to diversity
www.tvhumanrights.org/research-pos...
Our new research finds human rights harms evident across post production, incl. exploitative working practices; detrimental impacts on health, safety & family life; and impediments to diversity
www.tvhumanrights.org/research-pos...
Post production | TV Industry Human Rights Forum | UK
Research into human rights risks in post production and recommendations on what needs to change
www.tvhumanrights.org
January 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Just had a flick through Dec 24 @televisualmedia.bsky.social and there’s a bit of a Venn diagram between facilities in their “Top 50 UK Post Houses” and those referenced in the below report. If only folk listened to the people who actually do the work