James Ridgway's career began in 2007 at Technicolor in London as Foley Recordist and continued through the 2010s at Boom Post as ADR Recordist and Assistant Mixer, contributing to award winning projects such as Games of Thrones and The Crown. Now Re-Recording Mixer at Picture Shop, his passion for mixing has resulted in a BAFTA TV Craft Award for His Dark Materials Series 2 as well as multiple nominations, including an Emmy nomination for Black Mirror Series 6. His enthusiasm and dedication for sound have established him as one of London's most sought-after Re-Recording Mixers. Outside of work James is a keen jazz trombonist and Musical Director of a 17-piece Big Band in East London.
2024 - Winner - RTS Craft & Design - Best Sound: Scripted - Baby Reindeer
2024 - Nominee - Cinema Audio Society - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Non-Theatrical Motion Picture or Limited Series – Black Mirror “Beyond The Sea''
2021 - Winner - BAFTA TV Craft - Sound Fiction – His Dark Materials Series 2
2021 - Nominee - RTS Craft & Design - Best Sound: Drama - The Spanish Princess Season 2
2019 - Nominee - RTS Craft & Design - Best Sound: Drama - Pure
2018 - Winner - RTS Yorkshire Television Awards 2018 - Professional Excellence: Drama & Comedy Post-Production - Victoria Series 2