Exclusive: Vertical has acquired U.S. rights from AGC Studios to The Order, a dramatic thriller directed by Australia’s Justin Kurzel (Macbeth), on which we were first to report. Starring Jude Law (Firebrand), Nicholas Hoult (X-Men franchise), Tye Sheridan (The Card Counter), Jurnee Smollett (Birds of Prey) and more, the film will will have an exclusive release in theaters nationwide later this year.
Written by Oscar and BAFTA nominee Zach Baylin (King Richard), the film adapts Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt’s book The Silent Brotherhood, chronicling the escalating crimes of the titular white supremacist domestic terror group. It’s set in 1983, when a series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations, and armored car heists frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe...
Written by Oscar and BAFTA nominee Zach Baylin (King Richard), the film adapts Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt’s book The Silent Brotherhood, chronicling the escalating crimes of the titular white supremacist domestic terror group. It’s set in 1983, when a series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations, and armored car heists frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe...
- 5/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment has received “significant funding” via a new TV development deal with France’s Newen Connect.
Unveiled at Newen’s London TV Screenings event, the deal sees Riff Raff, which the two-time Oscar nominee co-founded with Ben Jackson, handed a cash injection to develop a slate of TV projects, while giving the company a distribution pipeline.
The development partnership has already spawned three early-stage projects: political thriller Foreign Desk starring Law and written by Marek Horn, a female-led show from Pure writer Kirstie Swain and a “talent-led TV project with acclaimed playwright Chris Urch.”
The investment figure was not disclosed but is referred to as “significant.” It is being underwritten by European studio-financier Anton, which separately invested €50M ($54M) in Newen in early 2022 that allowed the French major to move into features.
Riff Raff CEO Stephen Fuss said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering...
Unveiled at Newen’s London TV Screenings event, the deal sees Riff Raff, which the two-time Oscar nominee co-founded with Ben Jackson, handed a cash injection to develop a slate of TV projects, while giving the company a distribution pipeline.
The development partnership has already spawned three early-stage projects: political thriller Foreign Desk starring Law and written by Marek Horn, a female-led show from Pure writer Kirstie Swain and a “talent-led TV project with acclaimed playwright Chris Urch.”
The investment figure was not disclosed but is referred to as “significant.” It is being underwritten by European studio-financier Anton, which separately invested €50M ($54M) in Newen in early 2022 that allowed the French major to move into features.
Riff Raff CEO Stephen Fuss said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering...
- 2/27/2024
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Alison Oliver (Saltburn), Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country), Marc Maron (To Leslie) and Odessa Young (The Staircase) have closed deals to join The Order, the crime thriller to be directed for Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios by Justin Kurzel, which is heading into production on Wednesday.
No specifics as to roles of the new cast members have been disclosed, but they join an ensemble that Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult and Tye Sheridan will lead, as previously announced.
Based on Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt’s book The Silent Brotherhood, which chronicles the escalating crimes of the titular white supremacist domestic terror group, the film is set in 1983 amongst the series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists that frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene,...
No specifics as to roles of the new cast members have been disclosed, but they join an ensemble that Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult and Tye Sheridan will lead, as previously announced.
Based on Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt’s book The Silent Brotherhood, which chronicles the escalating crimes of the titular white supremacist domestic terror group, the film is set in 1983 amongst the series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists that frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tye Sheridan (The Tender Bar) has closed a deal to star alongside Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult in AGC Studios‘ crime thriller The Order from director Justin Kurzel, which is heading into production in Alberta, Canada on May 11th.
The film adapts the book The Silent Brotherhood by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt, which chronicles the escalating crimes of the titular white supremacist domestic terror group. It’s set in 1983 amongst the series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists that frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe the crimes were not the work of traditional, financially motivated criminals, but a group of dangerous domestic terrorists, inspired by a radical, charismatic leader (Hoult), who are plotting...
The film adapts the book The Silent Brotherhood by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt, which chronicles the escalating crimes of the titular white supremacist domestic terror group. It’s set in 1983 amongst the series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists that frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe the crimes were not the work of traditional, financially motivated criminals, but a group of dangerous domestic terrorists, inspired by a radical, charismatic leader (Hoult), who are plotting...
- 5/2/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jude Law (Captain Marvel) and Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road) have signed on to star in the true crime domestic terrorism thriller The Order, which is set to be directed by Justin Kurzel (Nitram) from a screenplay written by Zach Baylin, the Oscar-nominated writer of King Richard. Baylin’s script is based on the book The Silent Brotherhood by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt.
The Silent Brotherhood tells of the escalating crimes of the titular white supremist domestic terror group. The Order has the following synopsis: In 1983, a series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe the crimes were not the work of traditional, financially motivated criminals but a group of dangerous domestic terrorists,...
The Silent Brotherhood tells of the escalating crimes of the titular white supremist domestic terror group. The Order has the following synopsis: In 1983, a series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe the crimes were not the work of traditional, financially motivated criminals but a group of dangerous domestic terrorists,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Justin Kurzel to direct from Zach Baylin adapted screenplay.
AGC Studios will finance and produce crime thriller The Order with producer Bryan Haas of Chasing Epic Pictures and Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment. Law and Nicholas Hoult will star and pre-sales commence at EFM this month.
Justin Kurzel will direct from Zach Baylin’s screenplay based on the book ‘The Silent Brotherhood’ by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt.
The Pacific Northwest-set feature is set in 1983 as a lone FBI agent (Law) from Idaho comes to believe a series of violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armoured car heists scaring...
AGC Studios will finance and produce crime thriller The Order with producer Bryan Haas of Chasing Epic Pictures and Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment. Law and Nicholas Hoult will star and pre-sales commence at EFM this month.
Justin Kurzel will direct from Zach Baylin’s screenplay based on the book ‘The Silent Brotherhood’ by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt.
The Pacific Northwest-set feature is set in 1983 as a lone FBI agent (Law) from Idaho comes to believe a series of violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armoured car heists scaring...
- 2/3/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts) and Nicholas Hoult (X-Men franchise) have been set to lead true-crime movie The Order, which acclaimed Australian filmmaker Justin Kurzel (Macbeth) will direct.
AGC Studios will finance, produce and sell the thriller, which will be a hot package at the upcoming EFM.
Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated writer Zach Baylin (King Richard), wrote the screenplay based on The Silent Brotherhood, the book by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt that chronicles the escalating crimes of the titular white supremist domestic terror group.
In 1983, a series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe the crimes were not the work of traditional, financially motivated criminals but a group of dangerous domestic terrorists, inspired by a radical,...
AGC Studios will finance, produce and sell the thriller, which will be a hot package at the upcoming EFM.
Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated writer Zach Baylin (King Richard), wrote the screenplay based on The Silent Brotherhood, the book by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt that chronicles the escalating crimes of the titular white supremist domestic terror group.
In 1983, a series of increasingly violent bank robberies, counterfeiting operations and armored car heists frightened communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As baffled law enforcement agents scrambled for answers, a lone FBI agent (Law), stationed in the sleepy, picturesque town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, came to believe the crimes were not the work of traditional, financially motivated criminals but a group of dangerous domestic terrorists, inspired by a radical,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Executive’s development credits include Martin McDonagh’s Venice and TIFF selection The Banshees Of Inisherin.
Former Blueprint Pictures development executive Katie Sinclair has been appointed head of development at Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment.
At Blueprint Pictures Sinclair’s credits include Martin McDonagh’s Venice and TIFF selection The Banshees Of Inisherin, Andrew Haigh’s Strangers, and Thea Sharrock’s The Beautiful Game. She also worked closely in production on Lady Chatterley’s Lover for Sony 3000 and Netflix.
Prior to Blueprint, she worked for Rose Garnett and Eva Yates at BBC Film, and previously worked in production and development for BBC Studios,...
Former Blueprint Pictures development executive Katie Sinclair has been appointed head of development at Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment.
At Blueprint Pictures Sinclair’s credits include Martin McDonagh’s Venice and TIFF selection The Banshees Of Inisherin, Andrew Haigh’s Strangers, and Thea Sharrock’s The Beautiful Game. She also worked closely in production on Lady Chatterley’s Lover for Sony 3000 and Netflix.
Prior to Blueprint, she worked for Rose Garnett and Eva Yates at BBC Film, and previously worked in production and development for BBC Studios,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Katie Sinclair has been named the new head of development at Riff Raff Entertainment, the development and production company co-founded by Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law and creative partner Ben Jackson.
She joins from Blueprint Pictures, where her credits as a development executive include Martin McDonagh’s upcoming “Banshees of Inisherin,” which is seen as a major awards season player and will screen at both the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals; “The Beautiful Game,” directed by Thea Sharrock; and Andrew Haigh’s “Strangers,” which stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, and Jamie Bell. Sinclair has worked on “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” for Sony 3000 and Netflix. She has been heavily involved in sourcing and shepherding Blueprint’s slate of feature film projects.
Prior to Blueprint, Sinclair worked for Rose Garnett and Eva Yates at BBC Film. She has previously worked in production and development for BBC Studios, Sugar Films, Disney and Lionsgate,...
She joins from Blueprint Pictures, where her credits as a development executive include Martin McDonagh’s upcoming “Banshees of Inisherin,” which is seen as a major awards season player and will screen at both the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals; “The Beautiful Game,” directed by Thea Sharrock; and Andrew Haigh’s “Strangers,” which stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, and Jamie Bell. Sinclair has worked on “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” for Sony 3000 and Netflix. She has been heavily involved in sourcing and shepherding Blueprint’s slate of feature film projects.
Prior to Blueprint, Sinclair worked for Rose Garnett and Eva Yates at BBC Film. She has previously worked in production and development for BBC Studios, Sugar Films, Disney and Lionsgate,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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Jude Law’s banner Riff Raff Entertainment has hired former media attorney and film and TV investor Stephen Fuss as CEO, while also receiving a multi-million dollar capital injection from private equity firm Calculus Capital.
The new investment will allow Riff Raff to do more new hires, acquire premium IP and attach top screenwriters for projects, the company said on Wednesday. The deal follows Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer’s New Republic Pictures signing a first-look deal for film and TV with the Jude Law- and Ben Jackson-run banner.
In 2018, Fuss set up StargrovePictures as a new venture capital fund for the UK creative industries. As a media attorney, Fuss advised Warner Bros., HBO and Sony Pictures, among others. And he oversaw over 750 million invested in film and TV projects, including major studio pics like Rise of the Planet of the Apes,...
Jude Law’s banner Riff Raff Entertainment has hired former media attorney and film and TV investor Stephen Fuss as CEO, while also receiving a multi-million dollar capital injection from private equity firm Calculus Capital.
The new investment will allow Riff Raff to do more new hires, acquire premium IP and attach top screenwriters for projects, the company said on Wednesday. The deal follows Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer’s New Republic Pictures signing a first-look deal for film and TV with the Jude Law- and Ben Jackson-run banner.
In 2018, Fuss set up StargrovePictures as a new venture capital fund for the UK creative industries. As a media attorney, Fuss advised Warner Bros., HBO and Sony Pictures, among others. And he oversaw over 750 million invested in film and TV projects, including major studio pics like Rise of the Planet of the Apes,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Principals anticipate key hires and funding to acquire and develop premium content.
Jude Law and creative partner Ben Jackson’s UK-based Riff Raff Entertainment has secured a “multi-million dollar” investment from Calculus Capital and has named UK media executive Stephen Fuss CEO.
Together with Riff Raff’s first-look deal with New Republic Pictures, the new funds will be used to bring on key hires, buy and develop material and attach writers in Europe and the US.
The cash injection, arranged by CAA Media Finance, marks the seventh investment by Calculus on behalf of the Calculus Creative Content Eis Fund. Eis...
Jude Law and creative partner Ben Jackson’s UK-based Riff Raff Entertainment has secured a “multi-million dollar” investment from Calculus Capital and has named UK media executive Stephen Fuss CEO.
Together with Riff Raff’s first-look deal with New Republic Pictures, the new funds will be used to bring on key hires, buy and develop material and attach writers in Europe and the US.
The cash injection, arranged by CAA Media Finance, marks the seventh investment by Calculus on behalf of the Calculus Creative Content Eis Fund. Eis...
- 6/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment landed a multi-million dollar injection from venture capital firm Calculus Capital, giving the production company a financial boost to hire additional executives and acquire new projects.
Along with its recently inked first-look deal with New Republic Pictures, the investment provides Riff Raff with significant firepower to bid on buzzy material and court writers across both sides of the Atlantic.
Already, Riff Raff has appointed media executive Stephen Fuss as CEO to support the growth of the company across film and television production. Under Fuss’ new guidance, the company plans to imminently bring new staffers on board.
Fuss, a former media attorney, previously oversaw the worldwide film and television division at a U.K. media investment house. At the company, he invested more than 750 million into film and tv projects, including “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “The Descendants” and “The Fault in Our Stars.
Along with its recently inked first-look deal with New Republic Pictures, the investment provides Riff Raff with significant firepower to bid on buzzy material and court writers across both sides of the Atlantic.
Already, Riff Raff has appointed media executive Stephen Fuss as CEO to support the growth of the company across film and television production. Under Fuss’ new guidance, the company plans to imminently bring new staffers on board.
Fuss, a former media attorney, previously oversaw the worldwide film and television division at a U.K. media investment house. At the company, he invested more than 750 million into film and tv projects, including “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “The Descendants” and “The Fault in Our Stars.
- 6/22/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Jude Law and co-founder Ben Jackson’s Riff Raff Entertainment has landed a multimillion dollar investment from Calculus Capital and will bring on Stephen Fuss as CEO to fuel the company’s growth across film and television production.
The deal comes a year after the Oscar-nominated “Fantastic Beasts” actor signed a first-look deal with New Republic Pictures.
Fuss, a former media attorney and founder of media advisory company Stargrove Pictures, will oversee new hires and spearhead the company’s acquisition of premium content and talent.
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“I am so excited to be CEO of Riff Raff Entertainment and join the magnetic, incredibly talented team with Jude and Ben at the helm,” Fuss said in a statement. “With the objective for the company as both a creator of premium prestige film and TV content and an incubator of...
The deal comes a year after the Oscar-nominated “Fantastic Beasts” actor signed a first-look deal with New Republic Pictures.
Fuss, a former media attorney and founder of media advisory company Stargrove Pictures, will oversee new hires and spearhead the company’s acquisition of premium content and talent.
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Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment Signs First-Look Deal With New Republic
“I am so excited to be CEO of Riff Raff Entertainment and join the magnetic, incredibly talented team with Jude and Ben at the helm,” Fuss said in a statement. “With the objective for the company as both a creator of premium prestige film and TV content and an incubator of...
- 6/22/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Hopscotch Features’ Troy Lum and Andrew Mason have joined forces with UK producer Gabrielle Tana to form a new production house, Brouhaha Entertainment.
The company combines their respective slates, with upcoming projects including Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand, starring Michelle Williams; Kate Dennis’ All That I Am, based on the novel by Anna Funder; Lee Tamahori’s The Convert; Richard E. Grant’s Majesty and Patrick Dickinson’s Cottontail.
To be based across Sydney and London, the company has received investment via the Calculus Creative Content Eis Fund, which was launched in June 2019 in association with the British Film Institute (BFI).
The fund aims to support the growth of dynamic and ambitious UK companies, and has also backed the likes of Wonderhood Studios, Raindog Films, Maze Theory and Maven Screen Media.
Tana is the producer of the Oscar-nominated Philomena, The Invisible Woman and most recently, Netflix’s The Dig, from Australian director Simon Stone.
The company combines their respective slates, with upcoming projects including Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand, starring Michelle Williams; Kate Dennis’ All That I Am, based on the novel by Anna Funder; Lee Tamahori’s The Convert; Richard E. Grant’s Majesty and Patrick Dickinson’s Cottontail.
To be based across Sydney and London, the company has received investment via the Calculus Creative Content Eis Fund, which was launched in June 2019 in association with the British Film Institute (BFI).
The fund aims to support the growth of dynamic and ambitious UK companies, and has also backed the likes of Wonderhood Studios, Raindog Films, Maze Theory and Maven Screen Media.
Tana is the producer of the Oscar-nominated Philomena, The Invisible Woman and most recently, Netflix’s The Dig, from Australian director Simon Stone.
- 7/21/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Firm will operate from London and Sydney.
UK producer Gabrielle Tana is partnering with Australia’s Troy Lum and Andrew Mason on Brouhaha Entertainment, a new production company based in London and Sydney.
Brouhaha is backed by the Calculus Creative Content Eis Fund, which launched in 2019 to use the UK government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme to support indie firms.
The BFI initiated the Fund although has no financial investment in it.
The Brouhaha slate will combine the upcoming projects of Tana, Lum and Mason. They include Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand starring Michelle Williams; Kate Dennis’ All That I Am; Lee Tamahori...
UK producer Gabrielle Tana is partnering with Australia’s Troy Lum and Andrew Mason on Brouhaha Entertainment, a new production company based in London and Sydney.
Brouhaha is backed by the Calculus Creative Content Eis Fund, which launched in 2019 to use the UK government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme to support indie firms.
The BFI initiated the Fund although has no financial investment in it.
The Brouhaha slate will combine the upcoming projects of Tana, Lum and Mason. They include Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand starring Michelle Williams; Kate Dennis’ All That I Am; Lee Tamahori...
- 7/19/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
The Calculus Creative Content Eis Fund, and other funds managed or advised by Calculus, has invested in Brouhaha Entertainment, a newly formed outfit which combines the slates of seasoned producers Gabrielle Tana, Troy Lum and Andrew Mason.
Tana produced the Oscar-nominated “Philomena,” “The Invisible Woman” and “The Dig.” Lum founded Hopscotch Films which became Australia’s leading independent distributor before being acquired by Entertainment One in 2011. Lum produced “Saving Mr Banks,” “The Water Diviner” and “Adore.” Mason’s producer credits include “Dark City,” “The Matrix” and “Silent Hill.” Together, the trio have produced 27 films and nine television projects.
Upcoming Brouhaha productions include Karim Aïnouz’s “Firebrand,” Kate Dennis’ “All That I Am,” Lee Tamahori’s “The Convert,” Richard E. Grant’s “Majesty” and Patrick Dickinson’s “Cottontail.” Brouhaha is based in Sydney and London.
The fund is managed by Calculus Capital with Stargrove Pictures acting as media advisor. The Stargrove Pictures’ team,...
Tana produced the Oscar-nominated “Philomena,” “The Invisible Woman” and “The Dig.” Lum founded Hopscotch Films which became Australia’s leading independent distributor before being acquired by Entertainment One in 2011. Lum produced “Saving Mr Banks,” “The Water Diviner” and “Adore.” Mason’s producer credits include “Dark City,” “The Matrix” and “Silent Hill.” Together, the trio have produced 27 films and nine television projects.
Upcoming Brouhaha productions include Karim Aïnouz’s “Firebrand,” Kate Dennis’ “All That I Am,” Lee Tamahori’s “The Convert,” Richard E. Grant’s “Majesty” and Patrick Dickinson’s “Cottontail.” Brouhaha is based in Sydney and London.
The fund is managed by Calculus Capital with Stargrove Pictures acting as media advisor. The Stargrove Pictures’ team,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Producers Gabrielle Tana (Philomena), Troy Lum (Saving Mr. Banks) and Andrew Mason (Dark City) are joining forces to set up production banner Brouhaha Entertainment, which will be based in the UK and Australia.
The trio have already been busy forming their initial slate, with the following projects in the works: Majesty (dir: Richard E Grant), Firebrand (dir: Karim Aïnouz), All That I Am (dir: Kate Dennis), The Convert (dir: Lee Tamahori), and Cottontail (dir: Patrick Dickinson).
The company is receiving backing from the UK Eis fund Calculus Creative Content, which was launched in 2019 to support British indies and has made six investments to date. Stargrove Pictures identified the investment and its CEO Stephen Fuss will join the Brouhaha board.
Tana was Oscar nominated for Philomena, starring Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, and is also behind recent Netflix pic The Dig. Lum and Mason previously teamed on Russel Crowe pic The Water Diviner.
The trio have already been busy forming their initial slate, with the following projects in the works: Majesty (dir: Richard E Grant), Firebrand (dir: Karim Aïnouz), All That I Am (dir: Kate Dennis), The Convert (dir: Lee Tamahori), and Cottontail (dir: Patrick Dickinson).
The company is receiving backing from the UK Eis fund Calculus Creative Content, which was launched in 2019 to support British indies and has made six investments to date. Stargrove Pictures identified the investment and its CEO Stephen Fuss will join the Brouhaha board.
Tana was Oscar nominated for Philomena, starring Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, and is also behind recent Netflix pic The Dig. Lum and Mason previously teamed on Russel Crowe pic The Water Diviner.
- 7/19/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Two of the U.K.’s top producers, Dominic Buchanan and Bennett McGhee (left), have teamed up to launch a new film and TV production company.
Home Team will focus on high-end, inclusive projects that champion underrepresented creatives and new voices, including filmmakers of color and female filmmakers from all backgrounds.
Buchanan is executive producer on Netflix/Channel 4 drama “The End of the F***ing World,” while McGhee’s recent film “Mogul Mowgli,” starring Riz Ahmed, recently picked up the 2020 Fipresci prize at the Berlin Film Festival, and will soon play the London Film Festival. The film was recently acquired by BFI Distribution.
The company’s development slate includes a collaboration with BBC Films on Shola Amoo’s follow-up to the critically-acclaimed “The Last Tree”; a new BFI-backed film project directed by Destiny Ekaragha (“The End of the F***ing World”) and Danielle Ward (“In the Long Run”); and Nadia Latif...
Home Team will focus on high-end, inclusive projects that champion underrepresented creatives and new voices, including filmmakers of color and female filmmakers from all backgrounds.
Buchanan is executive producer on Netflix/Channel 4 drama “The End of the F***ing World,” while McGhee’s recent film “Mogul Mowgli,” starring Riz Ahmed, recently picked up the 2020 Fipresci prize at the Berlin Film Festival, and will soon play the London Film Festival. The film was recently acquired by BFI Distribution.
The company’s development slate includes a collaboration with BBC Films on Shola Amoo’s follow-up to the critically-acclaimed “The Last Tree”; a new BFI-backed film project directed by Destiny Ekaragha (“The End of the F***ing World”) and Danielle Ward (“In the Long Run”); and Nadia Latif...
- 9/9/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Production company was founded by Celine Rattray (‘The Kids Are Alright’) and Trudie Styler (‘American Honey’).
Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler’s Maven Screen Media is moving into TV production and short-form digital content after securing investment from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, launched last year in association with the BFI.
London and New York-based Rattray has produced more than 45 films, including Oscar-nominated The Kids Are All Right, and set up Maven Pictures in 2011 with Styler, producing Cannes jury prize winner American Honey and Sundance award winnerThe Kindergarten Teacher. The company recently rebranded as Maven Screen Media.
The undisclosed...
Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler’s Maven Screen Media is moving into TV production and short-form digital content after securing investment from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, launched last year in association with the BFI.
London and New York-based Rattray has produced more than 45 films, including Oscar-nominated The Kids Are All Right, and set up Maven Pictures in 2011 with Styler, producing Cannes jury prize winner American Honey and Sundance award winnerThe Kindergarten Teacher. The company recently rebranded as Maven Screen Media.
The undisclosed...
- 8/12/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Investment will expand gaming experiences around ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’.
UK digital entertainment studio Maze Theory is to develop gaming experiences around Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders after securing investment from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, which was launched last year in association with the BFI.
The London-based firm, known for its work in virtual reality gaming, will also use the funding to invest in new and original content, which will be made available across PC, console and mobile devices.
The undisclosed investment marks the third from the UK Creative Content Fund, launched last year to take advantage...
UK digital entertainment studio Maze Theory is to develop gaming experiences around Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders after securing investment from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, which was launched last year in association with the BFI.
The London-based firm, known for its work in virtual reality gaming, will also use the funding to invest in new and original content, which will be made available across PC, console and mobile devices.
The undisclosed investment marks the third from the UK Creative Content Fund, launched last year to take advantage...
- 5/12/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
The UK Creative Content Eis Fund, which was set up last summer to back independent production companies and is endorsed by the BFI, has made its third investment, I can reveal.
Following previous investments in former C4 boss David Abraham’s Wonderhood Studios and Colin Firth and Ged Doherty’s Raindog Films, the Fund has now taken a step in a different direction by backing digital entertainment studio Maze Theory.
The production co is most known for its work in virtual reality gaming, having created experiences for franchise including Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders. The Fund said the money will allow it to significantly grow its user base.
“A key aspect of this investment is the enormous potential for Maze to develop Vr (and other experiences) for premium film and TV franchises,” Fund head Stephen Fuss explained to Deadline. “This will create new revenue streams for those franchises and an exciting experience for fans.
Following previous investments in former C4 boss David Abraham’s Wonderhood Studios and Colin Firth and Ged Doherty’s Raindog Films, the Fund has now taken a step in a different direction by backing digital entertainment studio Maze Theory.
The production co is most known for its work in virtual reality gaming, having created experiences for franchise including Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders. The Fund said the money will allow it to significantly grow its user base.
“A key aspect of this investment is the enormous potential for Maze to develop Vr (and other experiences) for premium film and TV franchises,” Fund head Stephen Fuss explained to Deadline. “This will create new revenue streams for those franchises and an exciting experience for fans.
- 5/11/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The company is run by Ged Doherty and Colin Firth.
Colin Firth’s Raindog Films is moving into high-end TV drama and documentaries after securing investment from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, launched last year in association with the BFI.
Firth co-founded Raindog with former Sony Music CEO Ged Doherty in 2012 and has produced projects including Gavin Hood’s Official Secrets, starring Keira Knightley, Jeff Nichols’ Loving, which earned Ruth Negga an Oscar nomination, and Eye in the Sky, directed by Hood and starring Helen Mirren and Aaron Paul.
The undisclosed investment will see the indie move into TV drama,...
Colin Firth’s Raindog Films is moving into high-end TV drama and documentaries after securing investment from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, launched last year in association with the BFI.
Firth co-founded Raindog with former Sony Music CEO Ged Doherty in 2012 and has produced projects including Gavin Hood’s Official Secrets, starring Keira Knightley, Jeff Nichols’ Loving, which earned Ruth Negga an Oscar nomination, and Eye in the Sky, directed by Hood and starring Helen Mirren and Aaron Paul.
The undisclosed investment will see the indie move into TV drama,...
- 3/9/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Raindog Films, the U.K. production company co-founded by actor Colin Firth and music industry veteran Ged Doherty, is to expand into TV drama, music content and documentaries after winning investment from the U.K. Creative Content Eis Fund.
The U.K. Creative Content Eis Fund is run by private equity house Calculus Capital, with film and TV finance specialists Stargrove Pictures. It was launched last year in association with the British Film Institute (BFI).
Writer-producer and researcher Trish D. Chetty is joining Raindog to help identify new writing, directing and production talent.
As part of the deal, Stargrove Pictures CEO Stephen Fuss will join the board of Raindog Films.
Stephen Fuss, CEO of Stargrove Pictures, said: “What’s exciting about this deal for us is the expansion into TV and the plans to leverage Ged’s music industry experience and Trish’s ability to seek out and tell strong factual stories.
The U.K. Creative Content Eis Fund is run by private equity house Calculus Capital, with film and TV finance specialists Stargrove Pictures. It was launched last year in association with the British Film Institute (BFI).
Writer-producer and researcher Trish D. Chetty is joining Raindog to help identify new writing, directing and production talent.
As part of the deal, Stargrove Pictures CEO Stephen Fuss will join the board of Raindog Films.
Stephen Fuss, CEO of Stargrove Pictures, said: “What’s exciting about this deal for us is the expansion into TV and the plans to leverage Ged’s music industry experience and Trish’s ability to seek out and tell strong factual stories.
- 3/9/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Raindog Films, the UK-based production company co-founded by Colin Firth and music industry veteran Ged Doherty, is moving into TV, hiring writer and producer Trish D Chetty.
“I have always admired the films that Raindog make, each one of their films is bold and ambitious and the diversity of their work speaks for itself. I am excited to be joining Colin and Ged at this key stage of the company’s development,” said Trish D Chetty, who will oversee the expansion into high-end series, music content and documentaries.
The company has received backing from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, which launched last summer to raise capital to back UK indie companies. Eis, or ‘Enterprise Investment Scheme’, is a government-backed program that allows emerging companies to raise capital from investors whose financial commitment is offset by tax relief. The scheme was created to encourage the economy of startup ventures but...
“I have always admired the films that Raindog make, each one of their films is bold and ambitious and the diversity of their work speaks for itself. I am excited to be joining Colin and Ged at this key stage of the company’s development,” said Trish D Chetty, who will oversee the expansion into high-end series, music content and documentaries.
The company has received backing from the UK Creative Content Eis Fund, which launched last summer to raise capital to back UK indie companies. Eis, or ‘Enterprise Investment Scheme’, is a government-backed program that allows emerging companies to raise capital from investors whose financial commitment is offset by tax relief. The scheme was created to encourage the economy of startup ventures but...
- 3/9/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The fund is aimed at commercial, established producers working across film and TV.
The BFI’s UK Creative Content Fund has been launched in London today (June 3) with the goal to raise £20m in its first year. The fund has been set up to take advantage of the UK government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme (Eis) to support independent companies working across film and television.
Eis offers tax breaks of up to 30 percent to encourage investments in high-risk companies.
Fund manager Calculus Capital, which specialises in securing Eis and venture capital trust investment, and screen finance company Stargrove Pictures, run by...
The BFI’s UK Creative Content Fund has been launched in London today (June 3) with the goal to raise £20m in its first year. The fund has been set up to take advantage of the UK government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme (Eis) to support independent companies working across film and television.
Eis offers tax breaks of up to 30 percent to encourage investments in high-risk companies.
Fund manager Calculus Capital, which specialises in securing Eis and venture capital trust investment, and screen finance company Stargrove Pictures, run by...
- 6/3/2019
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
The BFI has launched a new commercial fund aimed at supporting local production companies. The Eis (Enterprise Investment Scheme) creative content fund has been set up with private firms Calculus Capital and Stargrove Pictures.
After a selection process, Calculus and Stargrove were chosen to manage the fund, which will offer tax breaks for investment in screen content. The partners are looking to raise £20M in the fund’s first year. It will be managed independently, but in association with the BFI.
The fund has been implemented to provide equity finance to local production companies looking to capitalize on (and contend with) the growth of Svod companies in the territory. The idea is to encourage a new wave of investors into the sector and it marks the first time that the BFI, the UK’s lead public organization for film, has collaborated with the private sector to stimulate production funding.
The fund,...
After a selection process, Calculus and Stargrove were chosen to manage the fund, which will offer tax breaks for investment in screen content. The partners are looking to raise £20M in the fund’s first year. It will be managed independently, but in association with the BFI.
The fund has been implemented to provide equity finance to local production companies looking to capitalize on (and contend with) the growth of Svod companies in the territory. The idea is to encourage a new wave of investors into the sector and it marks the first time that the BFI, the UK’s lead public organization for film, has collaborated with the private sector to stimulate production funding.
The fund,...
- 6/3/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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