Tributes pour in for Rapid Pictures managing director Elouise Carden

Posted by on Sep 22, 2020 in Blog

Elouise Carden, the joint-managing director and co-owner of both Rapid Pictures and Radiant Post, has died of adrenal cancer, age 39.

She had been battling the rare and aggressive form of cancer, as well as Cushing’s syndrome, for the past 18 months.

Ellie joined Rapid Pictures as marketing and sales manager in 2005 and soon became general manager. In 2014 she took over as joint-managing director and co-owner, along with Ben Plumb. They then took over Shepherds Bush post house Crow TV to create Radiant Post Production, a sister company to Rapid Pictures.

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I just wanted to say a massive thankyou for getting us over the line on Your Garden Made Perfect (and of course Homes)
I just wanted to pass on a little note from our BBC Commissioning Editor which specifically applies to the grade, but is echoes through the detail and finessing achieved with the online and the amazing soundscape.
“… the show looks spectacular. The grade has done a phenomenal job – please do thank the colourist for me…”

Joff Wilson Executive producer: Remarkable TV

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The idea of delivering an HDR series to Amazon without stepping into a cutting room was somewhat daunting but Radiant made the entire experience seamless. The sound and pictures were, I’ve no doubt, the best they could possibly be thanks to Ben, Andy and their creative team. Working with them is always a pleasure but this time, they exceeded all expectations.

Erika Dodd: Director Of Programmes Chimp Productions.

Best post house! Best people! Cannot be beaten for being fabulous, efficient and delivering amazing programmes. Love you guys xx

Nicki Gottlieb

Rapid Pictures is quite simply a lovely place to work. The staff are incredibly friendly; nothing is too much trouble. They take problems seriously, and deal with them professionally. Their secret is that they make you feel like they care about your production as much as you do.

Jaqueline Hewer

Best post house in town.

Paul Crompton

Best of the best. I love editing here - the Rapid team are like family.

Cassie Bennitt

Not only a top notch facility but some of the nicest people in the biz!!

Jim Bennett

It’s always great working at Rapid. They’re brilliant technically and nothing’s a problem. They made a very long, complicated series easy!

Tina D’arcy

Rapid really exceeded all expectations I had for the two months I spent there. All the staff I encountered took great pride in their work and the company - they create such a positive and friendly atmosphere. The facilities themselves are flawless; support was always immediate and effective. I’d return in a heartbeat.

Joe Haughey

Few post houses combine homeliness with professionalism.
Rapid gives both and more.

Steven Fullgar