Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning
October 12, 2026Back to the Beginning is a concert film that captures one of the most historic moments in rock history, bringing Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath band back for one final performance in their hometown of Birmingham.
Recorded live at Villa Park on 5th July 2025, the event saw Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward reunited on stage for the first time in more than two decades!
Directed by Ben Wainwright-Pearce and Tim Van Someren, Back to the Beginning was filmed in front of tens of thousands of fans, the production was designed from the outset to deliver a cinematic look while also supporting the live broadcast and future.The project was produced by Jim Parsons, Daniel Seliger and Jamie Slik with Mercury Studios and the company originally responsible for capturing and livestreaming the historic event worldwide.
As the concert was shot over the day, dusk and evening Senior Colourist Emily Russul Saib created a grade that compliments all stages of the day to try and keep the colours popping, particularly when the sun sets. She kept the behind the scenes monochromatic in a 35mm frame and had a hue of purple running throughout to pay tribute to the band’s signature colour.
All post-production was overseen by Senior Post Producer Jade Townsend. Emily Russul Saib brought the final visual touches together beautifully with our team of edit assistants who looked after mastering and deliverables. We’re incredibly proud to have brought the project through post and seeing it reach its final form.
