Left to right: Connor Coolbear, head of colour, Luke Morrison, director of colour and Jason Wallis, creative director
Electric Theatre Collective’s world-renowned colour team has made a hat-trick of senior promotions. Luke Morrison, Jason Wallis and Connor Coolbear step into new roles as director of colour, creative director and head of colour, respectively. The new structure reflects the substantial growth seen by the department, which has quadrupled in size in recent years and boasts talent across Electric’s London and New York studios.
Formerly head of colour, Luke Morrison steps into his new role as director of colour with a vision that goes beyond leadership – he’s set to redefine the creative and cultural presence of the department on a global stage. Steering the team’s long-term direction, he’ll focus on strengthening relationships whilst reaching new markets, with a commitment to elevating the department’s profile in long-form storytelling as the team continues to shape ambitious projects across film, television, and beyond.
Newly appointed creative director Jason Wallis will draw on his impeccable vision to ensure work continues to push boundaries and explore new creative depths. A sought-after talent with an extensive list of top-tier collaborators, he’ll ensure colour remains integral to the studio’s holistic visual output.
As the new head of colour, Connor Coolbear brings both artistic vision and technical mastery to the role. Known for his instinctual, collaborative spirit, Connor will guide the team’s culture and workflow while championing the next generation of talent. His leadership will not only safeguard the department’s creative excellence but also push it forward, ensuring Electric stays at the forefront of evolving trends and innovations in colour.
Head of colour production, Olly Whitworth, attributed the promotions to relentless hard work and dedication, “We’re constantly raising the bar in colour grading, supporting a remarkable range of projects and collaborating with incredible talent. Building on our strong commercial foundation, and with exciting growth across the US and in long-form, we’ve expanded our leadership team to match our global ambitions.”
Electric CEO, Jon Purton, added, “These promotions are testament to the incredible grading talent we have within Electric. This structure allows us to continue to build and evolve the team without compromising what has been the bedrock of our success to date: creative excellence.”
All three will remain close to the work, crafting colour for distinguished directors, brands, agencies and DOPs.