Pip Studios

What Pip Studios does

Pip Studios Ltd. is a UK-headquartered audio post-production services company that operates a 13,000 sq. ft. purpose-built facility in Wokingham, Berkshire, marketed as the UK's first facility purpose-designed for this work. The company runs six Dolby Atmos and IMAX certified mixing stages alongside additional edit and recording suites, equipped with Avid S6 24-fader consoles, Pro-Tools HDX-2 systems, IHSE Draco KVM switching, Dante networked audio, and IBM Aspera high-speed file delivery infrastructure. Co-founded in 2020 by Ally Curran, Mark Sheffield, and Nigel Bennett, the business delivers end-to-end audio post-production including international and domestic theatrical mixing, trailer mixing, home entertainment mixing, gaming audio and localization, ADR and crowd recording, mastering, audio conforms, full localization with QC, access services (including audio description mixing), and project management.

The company serves enterprise clients across three primary verticals: film studios (Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Disney, Amazon/MGM), TV and streaming platforms (Netflix), and AAA gaming companies (Sony/Insomniac, Sucker Punch, Creative Assembly, Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Ubisoft Massive). Revenue is generated on a project-by-project professional services basis through direct enterprise engagement, with no publicly disclosed pricing.

Pip Studios received initial funding from Next Wave Partners in October 2020 and is privately held under the founders. Its go-to-market is relationship-led, leveraging co-founders' industry reputations and a portfolio of high-profile theatrical and gaming credits to attract and retain enterprise pipeline.

Name

Pip Studios

Legal name

Pip Studios Ltd.

Website

https://pipstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pip Studios is a UK-based audio post-production services company operating a 13,000 sq. ft. purpose-built facility with six Dolby Atmos and IMAX certified stages, delivering mixing, localization, and mastering to film studios, streaming platforms, and AAA game publishers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Post-Production Services

NAICS

Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Sound Recording Studios (512240), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Re-Recording Mixing (Theatrical/TV/Streaming) (MPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Post Facilities & Stage Operations (Mix Stages, Studio Management, Booking) (MPAHAEAO), Sound Post-Production (Dialogue, ADR, Foley, Mixing) (MPADAGAC), Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ), Voiceover Recording & Production (Narration, Promo, Commercial VO) (MPAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Audio post-production services
• Dolby Atmos mixing
• IMAX audio certification
• Gaming audio localisation
• Theatrical audio mixing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wokingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audio Post-Production Services: Project-based professional services revenue from providing audio mixing, localisation, and post-production services to film, TV, gaming, and streaming clients. Services include theatrical mixing (international and domestic), trailer mixing, home entertainment mixing, gaming audio services, ADR recording, mastering, and full localisation with QC.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Pip Studios provides specialist audio post-production services through the UK's first purpose-built facility featuring 6 Dolby Atmos and IMAX certified stages. The company delivers end-to-end audio services including theatrical mixing (international and domestic), trailer mixing, home entertainment mixing, gaming audio, ADR recording, mastering, full localisation, QC, and project management for the Film, TV, Gaming, and Streaming industries.

Product overview

Pip Studios operates as a unified audio post-production facility offering 6 Dolby Atmos & IMAX stages and additional edit and recording suites. The company provides a comprehensive suite of audio services including International and Domestic Theatrical Mixing, Trailer Mixing, Home Entertainment Mixing, Gaming Audio Services, ADR/Crowd/Group Walla Recording, Audio Conforms, Mastering, Casting & Dialogue Direction, Full Localisation, Deliverables, Full QC, Access Services (including Audio Description Mixing), and Project Management. All services are delivered through their purpose-built facility using professional-grade equipment including Avid S6 mixing consoles, Pro-Tools systems, and Dolby/IMAX certified infrastructure. The integrated workflow connects these services to serve the Film, TV, Gaming, and Streaming industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Theatrical Mixing Professional audio mixing services for international theatrical releases, ensuring content meets global distribution standards and localization requirements for major film studios.
• Domestic Theatrical Mixing Audio mixing services tailored for domestic theatrical release, focusing on local market quality standards and presentation for major film distributors.
• Trailer Mixing Specialized audio mixing for theatrical trailers, creating compelling promotional content with appropriate dynamic range and impact for film marketing campaigns.
• Home Entertainment Mixing Audio mixing optimized for home viewing platforms including streaming services, Blu-ray, and digital distribution.
• Gaming Audio Services Comprehensive audio production services for video games including dialogue, sound effects, music integration, and immersive audio implementation, with localisation for global markets.
• ADR, Crowd and Group Walla Recording Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) recording services for additional dialogue, crowd reactions, and background murmur for film, TV, and gaming productions.
• Audio Conforms Audio synchronization and conforming services to align dialogue, music, and sound effects with picture for final delivery.
• Mastering Final audio mastering services ensuring consistent quality, optimal loudness levels, and technical specifications across all delivery formats.
• Casting, Dialogue Direction & Recording Talent casting, professional dialogue direction, and high-quality recording sessions for voiceovers and on-screen performances in localised productions.
• Full Localisation Complete audio localization services including translation adaptation, dubbing, and cultural customization for international markets across film, TV, and gaming.
• Deliverables Production and preparation of final audio deliverables in all required formats for various distribution platforms and specifications.
• Full QC Comprehensive quality control services ensuring technical compliance, audio quality standards, and delivery specifications are met.
• Access Services and Audio Description Mixing Accessibility audio services including audio description mixing for visually impaired audiences, supporting compliance with broadcast and theatrical accessibility requirements.
• Project Management End-to-end project coordination and management ensuring timely delivery and seamless communication throughout the audio post-production process for enterprise clients.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lipsync Post: One of the UK's largest independent audio post-production houses with multiple Dolby Atmos stages serving film, TV, and advertising clients. Directly comparable to Pip as a UK-based, multi-stage Atmos facility targeting major studios.
• De Lane Lea (Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden): Long-established London audio post-production facility now operating under Warner Bros., offering theatrical mixing and sound services. Directly comparable for theatrical mixing capacity and major studio clientele, though now vertically integrated with a Hollywood parent.
• Molinare: London-based post-production facility offering audio mixing, ADR, and localization for film and television. Comparable UK peer operating in the same theatrical and episodic mixing segments with overlapping client base of major studios and streamers.
• Twickenham Film Studios (Post-Production): Historic UK studio complex offering in-house audio post-production and mixing services. Comparable in serving theatrical and TV projects, though more vertically integrated across the production pipeline than Pip's audio-only focus.
• Formosa Group: Hollywood-based audio post-production company with multiple stages serving film, TV, and streaming. Comparable as a multi-stage Atmos facility targeting the same major studio clients, operating from the supply side of the same global market.
• Goldcrest Post Production: London-based post-production facility with theatrical mixing, ADR, and localization capabilities serving major film and TV clients. Directly comparable UK peer with overlapping theatrical mixing services and enterprise customer base.
• Wildcard (Dubbing & Localization): Specialist dubbing and localization studio serving gaming and streaming clients including AAA game publishers. Comparable to Pip's gaming localization work for studios like Ubisoft and Sony, focused on multilingual content adaptation.

Broad incumbents

• Technicolor (Post-Production): Global post-production and visual effects giant offering audio mixing, mastering, and localization services to major studios. Comparable in serving the same enterprise clients but at much broader scale across visual effects, color, and audio.
• Deluxe Media: Global post-production and content delivery company offering audio services, localization, and distribution support. Comparable for film/TV localization and audio post-production but operates as a much broader, multi-service incumbent.

Others

• Source Elements (audio post-production tech): Provider of remote audio collaboration and post-production software used in audio mixing workflows. Adjacent technology ecosystem participant enabling distributed post-production work comparable to what Pip delivers on-site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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