PostWorks New York

What PostWorks New York does

PostWorks New York is a full-service, privately held post-production facility headquartered at 110 Leroy Street in Manhattan, with additional sound and editorial operations at 609 Greenwich Street. Founded in 1995 and operating with 101-250 employees, the company delivers theatrical and television finishing services — including color grading, sound mixing, digital restoration, dailies processing, and off-line editorial — to major studios, broadcast and cable networks, streaming platforms, and independent production companies. Marquee clients include HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount, A24, Showtime, Starz, Lionsgate, MGM, NBC, FX, ABC, PBS, and Adult Swim.

The company's service portfolio spans eight product lines: theatrical feature finishing and screening (including four color-critical cinema grading/screening theaters with DCI-compliant 4K digital and 35mm projection and Dolby Digital theatrical sound); 4K/UHD/HDR television finishing with IMF mastering and Dolby Vision HDR; sound services across nine digital mix stages supporting 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos plus three Dolby Digital print mastering stages; film scanning and digital restoration to 6K 16-bit using ARRISCAN, Scanity, and Spirit scanners across 35mm/16mm/S8/8mm formats; library digitization and archival for OTT delivery; off-line editorial via Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere systems; pre-assembled rental and location deployment; and virtualized remote editorial extended from Manhattan datacenters with 24/7 monitoring and IPsec VPN access.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services engagements, with secondary income from editing system and storage rental. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales — a CSO, two SVPs of Sales (one focused on feature film and sound), two VPs of Sales, and a VP of Sales & Editorial Operations manage direct relationships with studios, networks, and streamers. Marketing is largely driven by industry reputation and professional referrals. The company is privately held; a $7M financing from Legacy Corporate Lending was recorded in May 2023, indicative of working-capital or equipment financing rather than equity expansion.

Name

PostWorks New York

Legal name

PostWorks New York

Website

https://postworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PostWorks New York is a Manhattan-based, full-service post-production facility founded in 1995, offering film/TV finishing, Dolby Atmos sound mixing, color grading, digital restoration, and virtualized editorial to major studios, networks, and streaming platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Production Services

NAICS

Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services (512191)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Production Facilities & Suites (Edit/Color/Sound Stages) (MPADAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Color Grading & Finishing (DI, HDR, Deliverables) (MPADAGAB), Audio Post Facilities & Stage Operations (Mix Stages, Studio Management, Booking) (MPAHAEAO), Offline/Online Editorial (Picture Editing) (MPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Post-production services
• Film finishing
• Color grading
• Sound mixing
• Digital restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Post-Production Services: Professional post-production finishing services for theatrical feature films and television productions. Services include color grading, sound mixing, digital restoration, dailies processing, and virtualized editorial solutions.
2. Equipment and Facility Rentals: Rental of editing systems (Avid and Adobe Premiere), edit suites, mobile systems, and storage area networks. Includes workflow design and data management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

PostWorks New York provides professional post-production finishing services for theatrical feature films, television series, and streaming content. The company delivers color grading, sound mixing (5.1/7.1/Dolby Atmos), film scanning and digital restoration up to 6K 16-bit, dailies processing, DCP creation, off-line editorial, and virtualized remote editorial workflows from its Manhattan facilities.

Product overview

PostWorks New York is a full-service post-production company offering an integrated suite of theatrical and television finishing services. The portfolio spans eight core service areas: theatrical feature finishing with DCP creation and Dolby Atmos sound; television finishing with 4K/UHD/HDR mastering; sound services across nine digital mix stages; restoration and remastering using ARRISCAN, Scanity and Spirit film scanners; digital media digitization and archival; off-line editorial with Avid/Adobe systems; rental and location services; and virtualized remote editorial capabilities. Services are delivered through multiple Manhattan facilities with centralized storage infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatrical Feature Finishing and Screening Services Comprehensive theatrical film finishing including 4K/DCI-compliant digital and 35mm film projection, Dolby Digital sound, DCP creation including Stereo 3D, HDR and Dolby Atmos, ACES-compliant pipelines, dailies services, and virtual screening sessions for theatrical feature film releases.
• Television Finishing 4K/UHD/HDR television post-production with resolution-independent mastering to IMF including Dolby Vision HDR, data delivery to major networks and OTT providers, dailies services, virtual sessions and remote review, and high-volume production archiving to NAS, LTO, and Cloud.
• Sound Services Professional audio post-production across nine digital mix stages supporting 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos, three Dolby Digital mix stages for theatrical print mastering, ADR/VO studio with Source Connect, scalable sound editorial and design services, and a fully-networked sound effects database.
• Restoration and Remastering Film scanning and digital restoration to 6K 16-bit using ARRISCAN, Scanity, and Spirit scanners for 35mm, 16mm, and S8/8mm film, with UHD remastering and Dolby Atmos sound for streaming platform delivery, scene-referred/ACES/HDR color pipelines, and translation and subtitling services.
• Digital Media, Scanning and Digitization for OTT and Archival Library digitization services including SD/HD up-rez to HD/UHD, pan and scan, color grading for content libraries in preparation for streaming service delivery, large-volume film scanning, and archiving to media asset management platforms and LTO tape.
• Off-Line Editorial Avid and Adobe Premiere editing suite rentals with project workflow design, data management, real-time review and approval, PostWorks cloud and Avid Nexis storage, file-based workflow development, and 24/7 technical support and engineering response.
• Rental Systems and Location Services Non-linear editing system rentals including pre-assembled mobile systems for worldwide deployment, with project workflow design, data management, real-time review capabilities, and Avid Nexis storage infrastructure.
• Virtualized Editorial and Remote Review Secure remote Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere editorial systems extended from Manhattan data centers, featuring 24/7 monitoring, IPsec VPN connectivity, and collaborative workflows for fully remote or hybrid teams at any global location with adequate bandwidth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Film scanning and digital restoration to 6K 16-bit resolution
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Technicolor (post-production): Technicolor is a global incumbent offering post-production, VFX, and content services for film, television, and gaming. While broader in scope than PostWorks and with significant LA presence, its post-production arm is a direct competitor for major studio finishing work.
• Cinesite: Cinesite is a global post-production and VFX company offering color grading, finishing, and visual effects for film and streaming. While broader and VFX-focused, its finishing and grading services overlap directly with PostWorks' theatrical and streaming finishing capabilities.

Direct peers

• Sound Lounge: Sound Lounge is a New York-based audio post-production facility offering sound design, mixing, and ADR for film, television, advertising, and streaming content. Direct peer to PostWorks in the sound services line, particularly for theatrical print mastering and Atmos mixing.
• Harbor Picture Company: Harbor is a New York and Los Angeles-based post-production house offering picture finishing, color grading, sound services, and VFX. Closest direct competitor to PostWorks on the East Coast, serving many of the same studios and streaming platforms.
• Company 3 / Deluxe (now part of Strandhill): Company 3 (formerly Deluxe) is one of the largest post-production service providers in North America, offering color grading, DI, and finishing services for theatrical and streaming clients. Directly competes with PostWorks in theatrical film finishing, color grading, and HDR mastering for major studios.
• Sim International: Sim International provides dailies, color grading, and finishing services with locations in New York and other cities. Direct competitor to PostWorks in dailies processing and television finishing for episodic content.
• Final Frame: Final Frame is a New York-based post-production company providing color grading, editorial, and finishing services for feature films and television. Direct peer in picture finishing and editorial services for the NYC production market.
• Roundabout Entertainment: Roundabout is a New York-based post-production facility providing sound mixing, color grading, and editorial services for film, television, and streaming clients. Direct peer to PostWorks particularly in sound services and theatrical finishing.
• Light Iron: Light Iron is a post-production services company specializing in dailies, color grading, and finishing for episodic television and feature films. Directly comparable to PostWorks in dailies, color grading, and HDR finishing workflows.

Emerging players

• Frame:Work: Frame:Work is a Brooklyn-based post-production facility offering offline editorial and remote finishing services with a technology-forward approach. Comparable to PostWorks in editorial and virtualized/remote service offerings, particularly as hybrid workflows grow.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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