Todd-AO specialises in drama, light entertainment, documentary and music post production. We are based in the heart of cosmopolitan Camden and are a bright, young, talent driven facility that offers broadcast, film and commercial clients a stylish alternative to the bustle of Soho. we are about quality, service, creativity and value.

Todd-AO formed as a joint venture between Michael Todd and the American Optical Company in 1953 for the purpose of developing and distributing a large film format presentation system incorporating a wide curved screen with multi-channel sound.

This new system was so impressive that the theatrical team of Rogers and Hammerstein offered their most successful musical, Oklahoma, as the first feature film to be released in the new format. Oklahoma later went on to win the Oscar for Best Sound in 1955. This early success fuelled the company’s growth and soon after, Todd-AO moved to the site built by Charlie Chaplin on la Brea at Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. the following year, Todd-AO won another Academy Award; this time in the Scientific/Technical category.

During the next few years, Todd-AO continued to collect various technical and creative awards while the Todd-AO system was becoming the industry standard for production and exhibition markets. It was during this time that Todd-AO also began to focus on post production.

Todd-AO in London was previously owned by the Chrysalis Group and known then as Chrysalis Television Facilities. Todd-AO US, keen to invest in Europe, acquired Chrysalis Television Facilities in 1994.

As part of the Ascent Media Group we are able to offer a comprehensive range of facilities and creative solutions to programme makers. Our editors, colourists and production teams have a vast pool of knowledge and experience in order to advise on efficient and cost effective post production alternatives. With extensive facilities, some of London’s leading talent and fabulous service,
Todd-AO is the ideal choice for creative, client driven end to end results.