Gangs of London producer Bianca Gavin has become Chair of the Production Guild of Great Britain (Pggb).
Gavin replaces Tokyo Vice producer Alex Boden, who is stepping down after four years. Gavin is Head of Scripted Televisoin for Gangs of London producer Pulse Films and has worked across that Sky series. She used to work for Amazon Studios and Sky.
The Pggb is the UK’s main production guild and lobbies on behalf of thousands of members on a number of major issues impacting the local industry. Gavin has sat on the Board since 2021 and has been a member of the diversity task force since 2020, working to improve production diversity and career progression opportunities. Dracula producer Debbie Vertue continues as Pggb’s Co-Vice Chair, joined by existing Board member John Graydon (Saffery Champness) who steps into the role of Co-Vice Chair. Lara Sargent (Sargent-Disc) continues as Treasurer.
“The training, talent...
Gavin replaces Tokyo Vice producer Alex Boden, who is stepping down after four years. Gavin is Head of Scripted Televisoin for Gangs of London producer Pulse Films and has worked across that Sky series. She used to work for Amazon Studios and Sky.
The Pggb is the UK’s main production guild and lobbies on behalf of thousands of members on a number of major issues impacting the local industry. Gavin has sat on the Board since 2021 and has been a member of the diversity task force since 2020, working to improve production diversity and career progression opportunities. Dracula producer Debbie Vertue continues as Pggb’s Co-Vice Chair, joined by existing Board member John Graydon (Saffery Champness) who steps into the role of Co-Vice Chair. Lara Sargent (Sargent-Disc) continues as Treasurer.
“The training, talent...
- 8/7/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Distribution
Germany’s Zdf Studios has secured worldwide distribution rights for documentary series “Hitler’s Power” (3 x 50’), an exploration of how and why Hitler rose to power and the terrible events that followed.
On Jan. 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany. The series examines why the Nazi leader was confident of the approval of most Germans, even when the war was clearly lost, and what led Germans to support the Holocaust.
Eco Media, History Media and Zdf Digital, a Zdf Studios subsidiary, teamed to co-produce “Hitler’s Power” in association with Zdf Studios.
Ralf Rückauer, VP, unscripted, Zdf Studios, said: “’Hitler’s Power’ is very much a modern look at this period of German history, designed for a young audience that is disconnected from the generation who experienced the war or its aftermath. With the extensive research undertaken and its high production values, the series offers a distinctive and...
Germany’s Zdf Studios has secured worldwide distribution rights for documentary series “Hitler’s Power” (3 x 50’), an exploration of how and why Hitler rose to power and the terrible events that followed.
On Jan. 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany. The series examines why the Nazi leader was confident of the approval of most Germans, even when the war was clearly lost, and what led Germans to support the Holocaust.
Eco Media, History Media and Zdf Digital, a Zdf Studios subsidiary, teamed to co-produce “Hitler’s Power” in association with Zdf Studios.
Ralf Rückauer, VP, unscripted, Zdf Studios, said: “’Hitler’s Power’ is very much a modern look at this period of German history, designed for a young audience that is disconnected from the generation who experienced the war or its aftermath. With the extensive research undertaken and its high production values, the series offers a distinctive and...
- 8/7/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
It is the fifth acquisition in the last four years for Cast & Crew.
Sargent-Disc, the UK’s leading UK production payroll and accounting specialist, has been sold to Los Angeles-based firm Cast & Crew.
It marks the fifth acquisition in the last four years for Cast & Crew, which provides payroll and production software and services to the entertainment industry.
It also marks the first deal for Cast & Crew since private equity firm Eqt took control of the company from technology investor Silver Lake last year. Financial terms were not disclosed.
In a statement, Cast & Crew said the Sargent-Disc purchase was...
Sargent-Disc, the UK’s leading UK production payroll and accounting specialist, has been sold to Los Angeles-based firm Cast & Crew.
It marks the fifth acquisition in the last four years for Cast & Crew, which provides payroll and production software and services to the entertainment industry.
It also marks the first deal for Cast & Crew since private equity firm Eqt took control of the company from technology investor Silver Lake last year. Financial terms were not disclosed.
In a statement, Cast & Crew said the Sargent-Disc purchase was...
- 11/21/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Production payroll firm Cast & Crew has expanded its geographic reach by acquiring UK peer Sargent-Disc.
The deal marks the fifth acquisition in the past four years and the first since private equity firm Eqt took control of the company a year ago.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Cast & Crew specializes in film and television payroll, accounting, software and services for motion pictures, television, live events, commercials and music tours.
Sargent-Disc, founded 33 years ago, offers production accounting and production services as well as software such as CrewStart, Digital Purchase Order and the Sd Production Card.
“The addition of Sargent-Disc to the Cast & Crew family marks an important milestone in our company’s history as we significantly expand in the UK and various international markets,” Cast & Crew CEO Eric Belcher said.
Sargent-Disc will continue to function under its own brand with its current staff based at its headquarters in Beaconsfield, UK.
The deal marks the fifth acquisition in the past four years and the first since private equity firm Eqt took control of the company a year ago.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Cast & Crew specializes in film and television payroll, accounting, software and services for motion pictures, television, live events, commercials and music tours.
Sargent-Disc, founded 33 years ago, offers production accounting and production services as well as software such as CrewStart, Digital Purchase Order and the Sd Production Card.
“The addition of Sargent-Disc to the Cast & Crew family marks an important milestone in our company’s history as we significantly expand in the UK and various international markets,” Cast & Crew CEO Eric Belcher said.
Sargent-Disc will continue to function under its own brand with its current staff based at its headquarters in Beaconsfield, UK.
- 11/21/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Boden is joined by Debbie Vertue and Jo Evans on new-look board
Alex Boden, producer of Cloud Atlas and upcoming Netflix drama Cursed, has been named chair of the Production Guild of Great Britain.
The exec, who runs his own indie Pistachio Pictures, replaces the outgoing Guy Barker after four years.
As well as Cloud Atlas, Boden was associate producer on A Hologram For The King and a producer of music documentary feature Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets as well as two seasons of Netflix’s Sense8.
Hartswood Films chief operating officer Debbie Vertue has been...
Alex Boden, producer of Cloud Atlas and upcoming Netflix drama Cursed, has been named chair of the Production Guild of Great Britain.
The exec, who runs his own indie Pistachio Pictures, replaces the outgoing Guy Barker after four years.
As well as Cloud Atlas, Boden was associate producer on A Hologram For The King and a producer of music documentary feature Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets as well as two seasons of Netflix’s Sense8.
Hartswood Films chief operating officer Debbie Vertue has been...
- 10/9/2019
- by 1101315¦Max Goldbart Broadcast¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The inaugural Turks and Caicos International Film Festival (Tciff) will open with Sundance Audience Award-winning documentary Sea of Shadows, executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. Pic follows a group of dedicated scientists, conservationists, investigative journalists, undercover agents and members of the Mexican navy who try to protect endangered sea species from Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers. The Caribbean festival, which will have an environmental focus, runs 15 – 17 November 2019. Jonny Keeling, the executive producer of the BBC Natural History unit which produced hit series Planet Earth, Richard Curtis, and Emma Freud, will be among those taking part in panels. Rob Stewart’s film Sharkwater Extinction will screen at the Festival. There will also be an underwater filmmaking session with cameraman Duncan Brake.
The Production Guild of Great Britain has appointed producer Alex Boden (Cloud Atlas) as its newly appointed chair, as Production Controller Guy Barker steps down after four years in the role.
The Production Guild of Great Britain has appointed producer Alex Boden (Cloud Atlas) as its newly appointed chair, as Production Controller Guy Barker steps down after four years in the role.
- 10/8/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Barker takes over from Kevin Trehy, who will become a vice-chair.
Guy Barker has been appointed the new chair of the Production Guild of Great Britain, stepping up from the position of treasurer.
Barker takes over from Kevin Trehy, who has served in the position since 2005.
Trehy, who is Svp of physical production at Warner Bros., will now operate as co-vice-chair alongside producer Steve Clark-Hall (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.).
Lara Sargent, director of software and accounting company Sargent-Disc, has been appointed teasurer.
Mark Cooper, a producer on Chocolat and Shakespeare In Love and formerly a vice-chair of the guild, has rejoined the board.
Barker has acted as a financial controller and production accountant across numerous major UK productions, including recent release The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Red 2.
Barker said: “As the UK’s film and television production sector continues to grow and excel in producing high quality and successful home-grown and international productions so does the Production...
Guy Barker has been appointed the new chair of the Production Guild of Great Britain, stepping up from the position of treasurer.
Barker takes over from Kevin Trehy, who has served in the position since 2005.
Trehy, who is Svp of physical production at Warner Bros., will now operate as co-vice-chair alongside producer Steve Clark-Hall (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.).
Lara Sargent, director of software and accounting company Sargent-Disc, has been appointed teasurer.
Mark Cooper, a producer on Chocolat and Shakespeare In Love and formerly a vice-chair of the guild, has rejoined the board.
Barker has acted as a financial controller and production accountant across numerous major UK productions, including recent release The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Red 2.
Barker said: “As the UK’s film and television production sector continues to grow and excel in producing high quality and successful home-grown and international productions so does the Production...
- 10/14/2015
- ScreenDaily
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