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The film and television community in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is reflecting with heavy hearts on the loss of Holly Atchison, a “remarkable” professional whose influence reached far beyond the camera lens.
Atchison, a respected script supervisor who was known for bringing “calm to chaos,” was the secret anchor behind some of the industry’s most beloved projects. Directors David Winning and Ron Oliver, who both relied on her technical mastery for decades, are remembering the woman they described as a “beam of sunlight” and a “rock” on set.
Winning, who shared a creative partnership with Atchison spanning 12 movies and two series, noted that his “A-team” will never feel the same without her. Their collaborative journey took them from remote mountain locations to imaginative holiday productions and even stories set in outer space.
Oliver credited Atchison with making long days on set feel “lighter and more joyful,” praising her “unfailing attention to detail” and “genuine care for others.” The filmmaker also recalled their sweet personal bond, rooted in a shared love of dogs and their ritual of a “well-made martini.”
During her prolific career in the Vancouver production world, Atchison lent her “extraordinary balance of focus” to iconic projects including Stargate SG-1, Poltergeist: The Legacy, and Signed, Sealed, Delivered. As a script supervisor, she was the guardian of continuity and logic, ensuring that every scene fit seamlessly into the larger narrative.
Beyond her professional excellence, Atchison was a dedicated mentor to younger crew members and carried herself with “grace regardless of circumstance.” In an industry increasingly defined by rapid digital shifts, colleagues say Atchison’s “human signature” and creative integrity provided a level of warmth that could never be replicated.
“She cherished simple pleasures and treasured her time with loved ones,” friends shared of Atchison, who approached life with an “openness and generosity” that made others feel valued and understood. Her legacy lives on through the stories she helped bring to life and the frames she helped perfect.