FACILTIES FRIDAY: BRIDGING THE GAP

#FacilitiesFriday stops at Notorious DIT, the nationally recognised DIT organisation strengthening its presence in Liverpool while helping develop the next generation of industry talent. 

Founded in Newcastle, the company has been providing Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) and dailies services for productions across the UK and internationally since 2015. Its roots go back even further however, with founder Michael Pentney launching a sister post-production company in 2010 and becoming the first in the North East to offer dedicated DIT services during the industry’s shift to digital filmmaking. 

Today, Notorious DIT operates from offices in Liverpool, Glasgow and London, and recently joined the Molinare Creative Group as part of its continued growth. But despite expanding nationally and internationally, the company says supporting regional production remains central to its approach. 

“One of the things we always try to do is if we have a production that isn’t in London, we will always try to source local staff,” Karla from Notorious explained. “We recognise concerns across the nations and regions that work can feel overly concentrated in London, and we are actively working to ensure a more balance and inclusive approach” 

Liverpool became a natural choice for a permanent base as production activity in the region increased. The company already had DITs working regularly in the city and wanted a local hub that could support both on-set work and lab operations. “Although the DITs are quite often out on set, there’s another part of the process which is the lab part, and that generally requires a local office,” they said. 

The company’s Liverpool credits include Untold: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul and Dexter Proctor, while its lab continues to support productions across the wider UK. 

Alongside work in the North West, Notorious DIT reach also takes them internationally, with recent projects taking staff to Ibiza and Malta. One recent standout production for the team was The Magic Faraway Tree, recently showing in cinemas. 

As the company continues to expand, developing new talent remains a key priority. Notorious DIT runs a six-month in-house training programme giving new entrants experience across the kit room, lab processes, and on-set data wrangling before progressing onto larger productions. “One of the things that Notorious have been incredibly good at in the past is growing talent,” say Karla. 

For those looking to enter the industry, the company recommends seeking trainee DIT or lab roles and taking advantage of training schemes wherever possible. 

For the team, DIT work offers crucial and unique role in the filmmaking process, sitting between production and post-production. “You get to work with the post house, but you’re also working at the front end with production,” they explained. “It’s the bridge between the two.” 

With a growing presence in Liverpool and an expanding portfolio of work across the UK and internationally, Notorious DIT continues to combine technical expertise with a strong commitment to regional talent development. Through investment in local crew, training opportunities and production infrastructure, the company is helping support the long-term growth of the screen industry both within the region and beyond.