Bell Theatre Services
Unit 9B Chester Road
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1LT
MEET THE TEAM
Max Bell
Managing Director
Max has maintained a lifelong interest not only in watching films, but also in their production and post-production.
He is a member of the AMPAS and SMPTE.
Sean Downey
Director
Sean is a keen follower of cinema and an avid collector of arthouse.
Paul Oliver
Director &
Engineers Manager
After working as an engineer for Odeon, Paul joined Bell Theatre Services as an engineer in 2011. Paul was promoted to Manager of Engineering, and in 2020 made a director.
In his spare time Paul enjoys Theatre, Skiing and is a long suffering season ticket holder for Arsenal football club.
Steffan Laugharne
design and project Manager
Steffan started working as a relief projectionist at Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire in 1983 and joined Bell Theatre Services in 1999 having worked as a Chief Technician for Odeon Cinemas in London.
As well as servicing and installing 35mm and
digital projection equipment, Steff is involved in the planning and equipment
specification for new cinemas, as well as leading the installation team on new construction projects.
In addition to entertaining his four children, Steff enjoys skiing, playing the piano and organ in his spare time. In 1995, Steff attained a B.Sc. in Chemistry
from Imperial College, London and is an Associate of the Royal College of
Science.
Barry Wright
Cinema Engineer
James Tilling
Cinema Engineer
Mike Vale
Cinema Engineer
An opportunity arose in 2007 to become part of the engineering team at Bell theatre Services. Mike is now involved with many aspects of the company’s projects, including Digital Cinema networking, interconnectivity and remote access, installation and calibration of Digital Projection equipment and interfacing to automation and alternative content sources.
In his spare time he has hobbies centred on music, motorsport and film and tv.
Peter Grimes
Cinema Engineer
Peter joined Bell Theatre in 2016. He maintains and installs all areas of sound and projection to ensure the best performance for the cinemas.
Matthew Neil
Cinema Engineer
Matt has work in cinemas for many years and been a valued member of the engineering team at Bell Theatre for many more.
In his spare time Matt enjoys long walks with his dog. Cycling also a growing hobby as well as restoring classic cars and supporting Norwich FC.
Alex Yesilirmak
cinema Engineer
Having started working life
as an apprentice sound engineer in the technical theatre sector, Alex took up a
role in cinema sound engineering with South London based Future Projections.
Quickly gaining proficiency in this area Alex became a 35/70mm film and digital
cinema engineer specialising in bespoke installations across the UK and Europe
for gallery and event projection.
Alex joined Bell Theatre
Services during 2021 and has become a much-valued member of the engineering
team. Personal interests include outdoor pursuits, engine building and
art.
Joseph Montagu
Cinema Engineer
David Gentis
Cinema Engineer
Mike Sabey
Cinema Engineers Assistant
Jim Whittle
Cinema Engineer
Jim has experience of all current DCI Projection and audio systems, 16mm, 35mm, & 70mm film as well as more specialist processes such as film restoration, outdoor cinema and mechanical engineering. We all look forward to Jim bringing his expertise to BTS.
Based in the sunny south west of the UK, when not with his wife and son, Jim builds steam locomotives, enjoys fishing
and the great Devonshire outdoors.