MANCHESTER, UK — Panalux, a rental provider of lighting and power solutions for the motion-picture industry, and part of the Panavision (www.panavision.com) group’s end-to-end service offerings for filmmakers, has appointed Julia Miller branch manager of Panalux Manchester. Previously a sales manager with Panalux, Miller first joined the Panavision family as the branch manager for the Manchester office of Direct Digital, the Panavision group division specializing in camera, lighting and grip equipment rental. Her new role coincides with the retirement of longtime Panalux veteran Ian Swindells, whose nearly 40-year tenure saw him advance from maintenance technician to trusted client contact on his way to becoming branch supervisor for the Manchester office.
Before joining the Panavision group, Miller built a career across a range of roles in the film and television industry. She worked as a producer in advertising for more than 20 years, much of that time also spent heading the TV department at the agency Cheetham Bell, where she partnered with many brands. Moving to the client side, she joined Asda, working out of the company’s headquarters in Leeds to build an in-house production facility and lead the production team for Asda’s marketing campaigns. She then joined Procam Take 2 as sales director for the northern division on her way to joining the Panavision group.
“We’re excited to welcome Julia into her new role as branch manager of Panalux Manchester," says Michele Channer, managing director for Panalux. "Julia brings experience, deep industry knowledge and relationships, and a strong commitment to supporting our clients and teams, making her an excellent fit to lead our Manchester operations. At the same time, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Ian for his many years of loyalty and outstanding service. He has been a cornerstone of Panalux, and his dedication, expertise and leadership leave a lasting legacy. We wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”
Panalux’s locations across the UK include facilities in Cardiff, London, Glasgow and Belfast. The company also operates in France,
Belgium and South Africa.