Norman Mary, finance director at Lipsync Post, a British post-production house and film equity investor, passed away at the age of 63.
He was diagnosed with cancer in late 2024 and passed away in London on Sunday (June 8th).
Mary worked for Soho-based Lipsync for nearly 27 years. I need to talk about Kevin and Boys everywhere The same goes for recent titles such as Oscar Wiener. A brutal personcurrent release tornado And in the future Moss & Freud.
A statement from Lipsync said: “Norman was truly kind, bigger than life, full of heart, endlessly sharp, always looking for laughs.
“His contribution to independent films was immeasurable. Norman played a key role in funding countless projects, some of which may have never reached the screen without his passion, creativity and unwavering belief in filmmakers.
“And as fate has, Norman finally begins to watch his beloved Newcastle United lift the trophy. There are so many memories, so many stories.
Lipsync, owned by Merry and Managing Director Peter Hampden through parent company Glenthorp Ltd, recently attended the Administrative Bureau. screen It was “normal business” during the process and soon a sale was expected.
Born December 31, 1961, Mary began her career in media finance with EMI Records, then moved to PWL Records (aka Stock Aitken & Waterman) during the prestige of producing hits such as Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.
Founded in 1984, Lipsync created television commercials mainly for music and film companies at the time, and PWL was a major client. Introducing to the company through this connection, Mary joined Lipsync in 1998 when she moved to Soho, London.
Phil Hunt, the founder and CEO of UK film investor and producer Headgear Film, collaborated with Merry on more than 40 features in the future Moss & Freud.
“Norman goes many times to support the British film industry, and in times of uncertainty he leaves a difficult blank to fill,” Hunt said. “He loved lunch, wine and beer, and it was a great part of this business. Norman was the real cornerstone of British cinema.”
Mary was survived by his wife Gill and sons Garth and Grant.
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