Three Identical Strangers: Wins at Sundance!
Winner Documentary Special Jury Award for Storytelling
Director: Tim Wardle
Producer: Becky Read
Executive Producers: Dimitri Doganis, Amy Entelis, Sara Ramsden, Adam Hawkins, Courtney Sexton and Tom Barry
Editor Michael Harte
Tim Wardle’s “Three Identical Strangers,” a documentary about triplets born on Long Island and given away to separate families, won a special jury award at the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday.
In addition it was purchased last week by the distribution company Neon. The newly launched indie studio bought the film from CNN Films, which will retain U.S. broadcast rights
Congratulations to Michael and the team at Raw!
Hansa Studio’s: By The Wall 1976-90
Co-edited by Dan Setford
Christie HQ for Sky Arts
Directed by Mike Christie, this feature length documentary is the story of the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin, which used to overlook the Wall. From the mid-seventies to 1990 it has hosted some of the best acts including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, U2 and Brian Eno. Dan Setford co-edited the documentary. Congratulations Dan, cracking viewing!
The documentary has had great reviews with fans requesting it be available on DVD and Blu-ray!
Watch the Trailer here.
If you missed it, it’s going to be repeated at 9pm on Saturday 13th January on Sky Arts.

Body Cam Cops
Back2Back for Quest TV and Discovery
Editor Ricardo Clark
Body Cam Cops has unprecedented access to police units using this innovative technology in the line of duty. Capturing extraordinary footage taken directly from the officer’s body cams, the series provides an authentic insight into compelling human stories.
Ricardo edited Episode 5
Fridays 10pm on Quest TV
The Secret Life of the Zoo
Blast Films
Tuesday’s 8pm
Editors Jen Hampson and Tanya Trochoulias
Observational documentary series capturing, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals at Chester Zoo, and their relationships with their keepers. Tanya, who finished cutting an episode at the end of last year said “The post team were a lovely bunch and you’re encouraged to have a little fun with the material!”. Her ep will air on Tues 23rd January.
Jen Hampson is currently working on her episode and this will be aired later this year .
Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
More info and other episodes can be found here.
The Biggest Little Railway in the World
Love Productions
Sunday 7th Jan 8pm Channel 4
Editors Nick Follows and Ricardo Clarke
This brand new series follows Dick Strawbridge and a team of model railway enthusiasts as they attempt to build the longest model railway in the world, 71 miles across Scotland, from Fort William to Inverness. Nick Follows edited episode 2 and Ricardo Clarke edited episode 5.
Ricardo said that a challenge of working on the show “was the sheer scale of the operation so pinpointing and narrowing down the story”. One of the highlights was the personalities on the show “They really make the challenge come to life and the story come together”.
The series will be on Sundays at 8pm on Channel 4
Black Mirror
Lem Lawrence used Flame for the VFX work on the new Netflix series- Black Mirror. The Post was carried out at Technicolor and Lem worked on episode 6 – Black Museum.
Top Pics for Christmas and the New Year
Joanna and Jennifer: Absolutely Champers
21st Dec
9PM
BBC2
Edited by Brian Campbell
Absolutely Champers will follow Saunders and Lumley on their visits to family-run vineyards and join seasonal workers as they get stuck in with this year’s grape harvest. They explore Northern France to find out what goes into a bottle of bubbly.
Amazing Spaces: Snow Special
31st Dec
7pm
Plum Pictures Channel 4
Edited by Roy Williams
George Clarke and Will Hardie are in Norway looking at small spaces designed to withstand heavy snow and gale-force winds. Some are even built out of snow and ice. They look at how Norway, has become a leader in architectural design. Buildings include a treehouse that can withstand nine tons of snowfall and gale force winds, and an ice hotel complete with 30 rooms, a bar and even a snow chapel. Plus, a moveable home that has kept members of its community safe for hundreds of years.
What Britain Bought
28th December
Sundog Pictures for Channel 4
Edited by Mike Kerr
What Britain Bought in 2017 is an insightful look back at the roller coaster year we’ve just had and how national events have shaped the UK’s £7 billion a week shopping habit. Mary meets buyers, forecasters and influencers. Along the way Mary gets the inside track on some of the year’s most surprising trends that left even the most seasoned retailers scratching their heads.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Satusfaction Team!
Prince: Last Year of a Legend
2nd January
Channel 4
Lincoln Square Productions
Editor: Duncan Buchanan
Post-production Directors’ Cut
