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MPTS 2026: Meet the Speakers Joining Sohonet’s Panel on the Future of Post

Sofia Villajos

May 12, 2026

5 min read

As part of Sohonet’s presence at MPTS 2026, we’re bringing together a panel of industry leaders to explore how post-production businesses can scale creatively and operationally in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Taking place on 13 May at 4:00pm on the Post Production Stage, The Next Era of Post: Who’s Built to Scale and Who Isn’t? will bring together perspectives from across operations, technology, infrastructure, and post-production leadership.

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Ahead of the session, meet the speakers joining the conversation.

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Jennifer Eriksson, Director Post Production, Creativity Media and Fulwell Entertainment

Jennifer Eriksson is the Director of Post Production at Creativity Media and Fulwel Entertainment, overseeing workflows across a diverse slate of feature films, factual content, entertainment, live broadcasts, and reality TV. Drawing on her extensive background as a Producer and Executive Producer, Jennifer brings a 360-degree perspective to content delivery. With over 150 productions under her belt, she expertly bridges the gap between physical production and post.

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Darren Woolfson, CTO, Molinare

With more than 35 years in film and television, Darren Woolfson has played a major role in shaping modern post-production workflows. After first joining Molinare in 1990, he later became Technical Director and helped lead the company through its 2003 management buyout.

Darren also held senior leadership roles at Pinewood Studios, overseeing international production and post-production technology workflows before returning to Molinare in 2020 as Chief Technology Officer.

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Tom Balkwill, Founder & CEO, Dirty Looks

Tom Balkwill is the Founder and CEO of Dirty Looks, the London-headquartered post-production studio known for projects including Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Generation Gucci, and The Zone of Interest.

Alongside expanding the business internationally, Tom has also championed sustainability across post-production, leading Dirty Looks through B Corp certification in 2025 and advocating for more responsible industry practices.

Damien Carroll, COO, Sohonet

Damien Carroll has been part of Sohonet since 2011 and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, leading global operations as well as Sohonet’s Network Services and Production Services business units. His work spans customer support, service delivery, vendor management, and operational strategy for major studios, post-production, VFX, and content distribution customers worldwide.

Prior to Sohonet, Damien held senior roles at Ascent Media and Todd-AO Group, bringing more than 25 years of experience supporting the media and entertainment industry.

Gemma Nicholson, Co-founder, Post Super

Gemma Nicholson is a post-production supervisor and co-founder of Post Super, a platform supporting post-production professionals through training, community, and industry resources. With nearly 25 years of experience across film and high-end television, she has worked on major productions including the Harry Potter series and Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Gemma is also known for her work in post-production education and mentorship, collaborating with organisations such as NFTS and ScreenSkills.