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Andrew Boulton has a distinguished career record as a Production Sound Mixer, starting with the BBC Film Unit in Ealing in 1965 and later working freelance on major Feature Film and Television productions. He has a passion for cinema, demonstrated by his decision to buy, refurbish, and successfully operate a vintage cinema, the Palace Theatre in Long Eaton and then, in 1986, taking on the responsibility for introducing several of the very modern multiplex Showcase Cinemas to the UK. In 1989, he became a media consultant to the PA Consulting Group, a leading international management and IT consulting and technology firm.

In 1994, he made another career move to the National Film and Television School, designing, developing and running industry-renowned courses for Sound for Film and Television. His current role as Head of Sound at the National Film and Television School gives him an outstanding insight into how new entrants to our Industry should be trained.

Andrew has been a Member of the Association since 1998 and has served many years on Council, bringing a calm authority to the position of Chairman which he held for three years from 2004 to 2006. His industry knowledge and his expertise in training have been invaluable to the Association.

For such services he is awarded Fellowship of the Association.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

13th February 2011

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BAFTA nominated for Production Sound Visiting Tutor to NFTS External Assessor for Students end of course Diplomas in Production Sound

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Winner, Primetime Emmy Award 2000, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie, 'RKO 281' Nominee, BAFTA TV Award 2006, Best Sound Fiction/Entertainment, 'To The Ends of The Earth' Nomine, BAFTA TV Award 1987, Best Film Sound, 'The Singing Detective' Nominee, BAFTA TV Award 1987, Best Sound (Fiction/Entertainment), 'The Singing Detective'

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After a lifelong career in Pinewood Studios Sound Department, I am now a guest tutor and lecturer at the NFTS, and various other Film Schools in Europe.

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OSCAR nominations - Best Sound:- Superman - The Movie 1978. A Passage to India 1984. Aliens 1986. BAFTA AWARD – Best Sound:- Pink Floyd - The Wall 1982. BAFTA Nominations - Best Sound:- Blade Runner 1982. Aliens 1986. Goldeneye 1995. Golden Reel awards :- Aliens 1986. The Living Daylights 1987. Tomorrow Never Dies 1997. Golden Reel Nominations :- Licence to Kill 1989. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 1989. Thelma & Louise 1991. Goldeneye 1995. The World is Not Enough1999. GOYA Nominations:- Kika 1993. The Flower of My Secret 1995. Member of AMPAS since 1979 Elected a Fellow of the BKSTS in 1992 Received the BKSTS 'Charles Parkhouse' Award in 1998 Awarded AMPS Fellowship in 1999 Awarded Life Membership of BAFTA in 2007 Honoured with AMPS Special Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Film Sound’ in 2022

Fellowship Citation

This AMPS Fellowship is awarded for services in the formation and subsequent running of the Association.

From February 1988 to June 1989 Graham served on the working parties set up to investigate and organise a suitable association or guild to represent those working in Motion Picture Sound.
Graham's attendance at those meetings was exemplary, his contribution of ideas was prolific and clear reasoning in debate, influential. At the foundation meeting of the Association on the 25th of June 1989 he was elected to the first Council, and has served continuously ever since.

His support of the Association, despite the pressures of work, has been exceptional.
His technical contributions on Sound Technology, the organisation of Theatre 7 film shows and his liaison with Pinewood management for provision of meeting and function venues has been invaluable. All this has benefited AMPS and has played a significant role in promoting it as a prestigious industry Organisation.

This award is the result of a ballot of Council Members.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

12th June 1999

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In 1960, I joined the Technical Operations department of B.B.C. Television, remaining with them for
eight years, receiving extensive training in all aspects of Television Broadcast Operations. I specialised in Sound Engineering, which encompassed Microphone Boom Operation, T.V. Studio floor practice and Grams/Tape Operation. Responsibility for sound balance on LIVE transmissions of “Dr. Who”, “Grandstand” and “Blue Peter” was also undertaken.
In October 1968, an opportunity arose to work in the Cinema Feature Film industry, and pursued a career as a Freelance Technician in the Sound Department in various grades. The more notable ones are “Fiddler on the Roof” (American Academy ‘Oscar’ Award for Sound), “Alien” (the first one!), and two James Bond 007 films.
In later years, my initial background in Television proved useful with the move to electronic picture capture. I was able to offer a broad range of experience in Sound Recording for both Film and Video formats.
I also participated in seminars and training courses related to Stereo sound, run by The National Film & Television School and The Association of Motion Picture Sound, of which I have been a member since induction and served on the Council as Membership Secretary for 15 years.

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Patrick Heigham, Production Mixer, well experienced in feature film sound techniques but better known for his work in documentary and current affairs production, joined AMPS at inception in 1989. In 1998 he was elected to the Association Council and in that year took up the position of Membership Secretary.

His tireless efforts during the past six years have included organising the membership records onto computer, handling the administration of members’ applications & subscription renewals and creating membership cards and certificates.

His ideas and discussion at regularly attended monthly Council meetings have greatly benefited the organisation and running of the Association.

For such services he is elected a Fellow of the Association.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

8th February 2004

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Brian Hickin, Sound Editor, Post Production Supervisor and Studio Director, joined AMPS shortly after its inception in 1989. He was appointed Hon. Administration Secretary by AMPS Council in 1993.

During the past ten years he has contributed greatly to the daily running of the Association, devoting endless hours to the routine but essential affairs, regularly attending monthly Council meetings, keeping precise minutes of those meetings, and assuring that all members are informed of Association activities.

Without his tireless efforts the Association would not be the well-run organisation that it is today.

For such services he is elected a Fellow of the Association.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

8th February 2004

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The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound is pleased to award Fellowship of the Association to John Iles.

John Iles began working in the audio industry in 1964, joining a small studio in Mayfair as a technical engineer where he built one of the earliest portable transistorised consoles.
In 1976 he joined Dolby Laboratories and was soon involved with the Dolby film programme where he helped usher in the early use of Dolby stereo sound in films produced in England, and later in Europe. After working on secondment from Dolby as a Re-recording Mixer at Delta Sound, Shepperton, John was offered the job of Head of Sound. After two years of what he described as “The best and worst of times”, he rejoined Dolby and continued to build a team of sound consultants overseeing Dolby Approved Studios worldwide, being personally involved with most of the major films produced in Dolby formats in the 70’s and 80’s in Europe.
John's courteous and friendly manner always made him welcome when assisting in the post-production and exhibition of countless soundtracks over many years and he is held in high regard within the industry. He retired in 2008 after a long and distinguished career and it is for his achievements in progressing Sound for Motion Pictures that AMPS now awards him the honour of Fellowship of the Association.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

8 February 2009

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The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound is pleased to award Fellowship of the Association to Eddy Joseph.

Eddy Joseph has contributed enormously to the reputation of moving image audio over the last forty years. In an incredible career, Eddy has worked on some of the most respected films completed in the UK and the USA. He enjoyed a long-term collaboration with Alan Parker as Supervising Sound Editor on most of Alan’s films for twenty five years, and has applied his creative professional skills to a host of other powerful soundtracks for a number of prestigious directors.

In latter years Eddy headed up the Soundelux Post Production facility in London, employing his invaluable experience organizing and supervising the entire Audio Post Production creative services for an impressive list of prominent movie titles.

His expertise has been recognised by multiple nominations for Sound Editing and two BAFTA awards for Best Sound.

Eddy is a long term member and supporter of AMPS, being involved from inception; serving on Council in the early years, and was Treasurer from 1993 to 1996.

Now retired, Eddy is imparting knowledge to the younger generation, visiting schools under the Filmclub's 'Close Encounters' programme.

For his dedicated and enthusiastic contributions to excellence in the completion of film soundtracks, Eddy is awarded a Fellowship of The Association of Motion Picture Sound.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

12 February 2012

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Starting in BBC Sound Radio in Scotland in 1959, moved into BBC Film Unit at Ealing Studios in 1963 then went to Thames Television Film Department in 1969 on contract. Spent nearly 10 years there then went fully freelance in 1979. From that time, worked on documentaries, TV Drama and Cinema Productions and anyone else that would pay me until retiring in 2006. And I made a living doing it all!

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Made it to retirement - debts paid!

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Sandy MacRae, Production Mixer with wide and well-respected experience & many credits for both feature films and television drama series, joined AMPS shortly after its inception in 1989.

In 1994 he was elected to the Council of the Association and in 2001 served as Vice Chairman for a three-year period.

Besides regular attendance at monthly Council meetings over the past ten years, to which he contributed valuable and reasoned debate to all discussions; his efforts towards arranging general meetings on varied subjects have done much to keep AMPS members abreast of technological developments in production sound recording.

In 1997 he was responsible for the publication of the highly praised On Set Noise Report. As the AMPS Webmaster, he has devoted considerable time and expertise to make the Association website a respected professional sound resource.

For such services he is elected a Fellow of the Association.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound 8th February 2004

CITATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD.

Sandy’s illustrious career in Sound spans close to 50 years. Starting in Radio in Scotland and progressing to become a respected Production Sound Mixer on Television Dramas, Documentaries and Films. Notable prestigious titles include: - The Naked Civil Servant, Rumpole of the Bailey, The Jewel of The Nile, The Dressmaker, Jeeves and Wooster, Agatha Christie: Poirot, The Royle Family among a host of other memorable productions. Sandy has received two BAFTA Nominations – The South Bank Show and Reilly: Ace of Spies.

Sandy has been active in AMPS for many years serving on Council and in office. He was awarded an AMPS fellowship in 2004. The list of his voluntary contributions to the running of AMPS is manifold. He organised the printing and distribution of The Journal, compiled and published our printed directories, he designed and ran our first website which served us extremely well for many years; he instigated and continues to maintain all our email facilities. He supervises our affiliation with BEIRG and has lobbied on behalf of AMPS - keeping the membership updated with radio frequency allocations. He serves on the AMPS Awards Adjudication Panel and is heavily involved in the day-to-day management of the new website.

In all these tasks Sandy is consummately diligent and reliable, particularly in times of crisis. For which the membership is profoundly grateful.

In recognition of his career and his outstanding service to AMPS, Sandy is awarded the Exceptional Contribution Award – 2014

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30 Years BBC Film Dept + 20 Years Freelance

3 BAFTA CRAFT AWARDS

2 RTS CRAFT AWARDS

1 EMMY NOMINATION

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3 BAFTA Craft Awards - An Englishman Abroad + The Lakes + Our Mutual Friend 2 RTS Craft Awards - Great Expectations + The Long Firm 1 EMMY Nomination - Jane Eyre

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Nominated 2014, Second Annual AMPS Awards (2015) For Excellence In Sound For A Television Drama for Cilla.

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Based in the south-east of England, but working worldwide, I have many years of experience across a wide range of productions including Feature Films, TV Drama, Light Entertainment, commercials, documentaries, music promos, factual, educational, corporate ~ and radio.

Filming work has covered everything from birth to post-mortem (but not conception), from comical situations to personal tragedy, from tightly scripted to observational, and covert recording.

I am a former vice-Chair of the Association and was awarded a Fellowship in 2009. Also a member of BECTU and the Institute of Professional Sound (IPS).



My equipment rental business includes Fisher Booms for both sound and lighting work
www.BoomRental.co.uk

and also hi def a/v production facilities for live event streaming
www.StreamedEvents.co.uk

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2009, elected Fellow of AMPS. 2013, BAFTA award, Best Sound, feature film The Gospel of Us.

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The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound is pleased to award Fellowship of the Association to Ivan Sharrock.

Ivan has enjoyed a career in Sound spanning some 50 years. In the early years at Alan King Associates, he honed his skills under the difficult conditions of documentary sound recording. In the eighties, Ivan became one of the UK’s most internationally sought after Production Sound Mixers. Surviving Stanley Kubrick on ‘The Shining’, he went on to win the Oscar for ‘The Last Emperor’ and a BAFTA for ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’.
His subsequent credits include such notable films as ‘Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes’, ‘The English Patient’, ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’, ‘U-571’, ‘Gangs of New York’, ‘Cold Mountain’, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, ‘Blood Diamond’, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and a host of others. Among those titles he garnered three more Oscar Nominations, two CAS Nominations and five BAFTA Nominations.

Ivan has served on Council; he has been a consistently strong supporter of AMPS and a respected contributor since he joined at the beginning.

In recognition of his lifetime achievements in the Craft of Sound, and his service to AMPS, Ivan is awarded Fellowship of The Association.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

16 February 2014

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1996 BAFTA Film Award (Winner) - Braveheart 1996 Academy Awards 'Oscar' (Nominee) - Braveheart 1996 MPSE Golden Reel Best Production Mixer (Winner) - Braveheart 1996 CAS Awards Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Feature Films ( Nominee) - Braveheart 1998 MPSE Best Sound Effects Designer (Nominee) - When Trumpets Fade 2000 Genie Best Overall Sound (Nominee) - Felicia's Journey 2006 CAS Awards Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Movies and Mini-Series (Nominee) - Empire

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The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound is pleased to award Fellowship of the Association to Brian Simmons.

A Founder Member of AMPS when it was formed in 1986, his credits as a Feature and TV Production Mixer range from WOMEN IN LOVE back in 1969, through BRAVEHEART in 1995 and more recently, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.

Brian has served on the Council for a good many years and is currently our Vice Chairman. He has a calm and effective way of dealing with problems with considered judgement, and has always taken a very active role in helping to run the Association; in particular organising meetings and the AGM’s, and has offered a tenacious input to the successful setting-up and completion of our charity project for Ovingdean Hall School.

For his services to the British motion picture sound industry over the past many years and his enthusiasm for ensuring the continued progress of the Association, he is hereby awarded Fellowship of the Association of Motion Picture Sound.

The Council of the Association of Motion Picture Sound

10 February 2008

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Primetime Emmy Awards 1992 Won " The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" 2002 Nominated " Band of Brothers " 2002 Nominated " The Gathering Storm " Cinema Audio Society USA 2002 Won " Band of Brothers " 2003 Nominated " The Gathering Storm " 2004 Nominated " My House in Umbria " Association of Motion Picture Sound 2015 Nominated " Exodus Gods and Kings " Motion Picture Sound Editors 1998 Won " The Borrowers " 1998 Nominated " Elizabeth " 1994 Nominated " Four Weddings and a Funeral "

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Nominated 2014, Second Annual AMPS Awards (2015) For Excellence In Sound For A Feature Film for Exodus: Gods and Kings.

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I have worked in many countries on most Film and TV genres, shooting scenarios and formats, from Film and Hi Definition to semi pro video capture.

Passionate about drama, I bring intuition and empathy to capturing artists' performances.

Efficient with shooting time, cost effective for post production and keen to rise to new challenges.

My equipment is state of the art complemented by a young and talented team - Taylor made.

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1996 BAFTA Best Sound Fiction / Entertainment Winner "Loved Up" 2003 BAFTA Best Sound Fiction / Entertainment Winner "Daniel Deronda" 2004 BAFTA Best Sound Fiction / Entertainment Nomination "Charles II" 2004 RTS Best Drama Sound Nomination "Charles II"

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