Chris Kiser Appointed Head of New Business at No.8 London

No.8 London, a leading sound and vision studio renowned for its audio, colour, and VFX services, has announced the appointment of Chris Kiser as head of new business.

Situated in the heart of Soho, No.8 collaborates with global clients and creative partners to deliver innovative and engaging content. Chris Kiser brings a wealth of experience and relationships from previous leadership roles across the US and Europe. Originally from Dallas, his career led him from Texas to Oregon to New York and the Netherlands, with stops at notable studios such as LAIKA, Pysop, and The Mill along the way.

Most recently, Chris served as global director of business development and COO at Glassworks in Amsterdam, where he played a pivotal role in the company's international expansion and creative achievements. Some of Chris' recent accomplishments include working on the Cannes Lion Grand Prix winner 'Escape from the Office' for Apple, winning an Emmy for the '2022-2023 City Edition' film for his hometown Dallas Mavericks, and being recognized as Shots’ VFX Company of the Year while at Glassworks. He also led a recent AI-driven deep-fake project that was presented at the Bob Marley Museum, showcasing an interest in both technically complex and innovation-driven work with various creative partners.

In his new role at No.8 London, Chris will leverage his extensive experience to drive the studio’s growth strategy, bringing his reputation as a trusted partner and commitment to high-quality results to bolster the team of executive producers across audio, colour, and VFX. "The team and talent at No.8 are top notch and I am thrilled to join at such an exciting time for the company. The combined ‘Sound & Vision’ offering backed by industry-leading artists and production sets us apart and I am excited to expand No.8’s reach and introduce them to new partners on a global scale." Chris says of his new position.

No.8 CEO and partner, Barny Wright, adds “Chris is a fantastic addition to the team, and I know he will be instrumental in our future growth. He's a great guy and I’m excited to be working with him”