We understand there was a high number of entries this year, so to be recognised alongside just three other UK film and TV studios, as well as an outstanding group of four global candidates, is a huge honour.
During the qualifying period, we worked incredibly hard to deliver a production-first, personal service to complex-build and major global productions across features, HETV, commercials, music videos and other formats - including Alex Garland's Warfare (DNA Films/A24) and The Conjuring: Last Rites.
We've received glowing testimonials praising the commitment of our extremely hardworking studio team, who regularly go above and beyond while also keeping a strong focus on supporting the local community here in Bovingdon.
Over recent years, we've significantly expanded our premium filming and production facilities to work alongside our vast 60-acre backlot, creating a unique all-in-one-site that filmmakers genuinely value and that reflects who we are as a different kind of UK studio - homegrown and independent.
To be included in this year's shortlist for Studio of the Year shows just how far we have come and what we have achieved, making this a very special moment for us.
Next stop - the awards ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where the winners will be announced. Wish us luck!
