Australia-based production company RIISE Productions has announced its global expansion with the promotion of Amy McCulloch to Global Head of Development, Film and TV. RIISE Productions, part of RIISE World, creates original film and television IP with global talent, and is now in development with production companies internationally. McCulloch joined RIISE after a long tenure […]
Film AlUla, the film agency of the Royal Commission for AlUla, has signed an agreement with MBS MENA Limited, the newly established regional entity of The MBS Group, the studio operator and production services provider, to exclusively manage and operate the AlUla Studios. This strategic partnership marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the region, pairing Saudi […]
Netflix has announced a two year funding commitment for the ‘Performance Making diploma’ – a course designed for and by learning disabled and autistic creatives at a major drama school. The diploma is led by Access All Areas and co-delivered with The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. Anne Mensah, VP […]
Prime Video has confirmed the start of production on Vanished in Marseille, France, with the four-part series set to launch on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in 2026. The series stars Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant, The Big Bang Theory), Sam Claflin (Peaky Blinders, Me Before You), Karin Viard […]
The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has announced that Kaye Elliott will join as its new CEO, starting July 16th. Elliott joins PGGB from ScreenSkills where she is currently Director of High-End Television (HETV) setting the strategy and overseeing all aspects of HETV industry investment in skills support for UK freelancers and production companies. […]
Lucinda Hicks has been appointed CEO ofSister Group. Based in London, Hicks will drive the strategic direction and oversee execution of the independent studio and its partner companies. In a further strengthening of the executive team, Chris Fry, currently Group CFO and interim CEO, has been promoted to the newly created role of Group COO […]
Netflix has announced the start of production of four new series in Mexico: Santita, Love 9 to 5 (Amor de oficina), I’m not afraid (No tengo miedo) and Corruptors (Los corruptores). Netflix has also confirmed the end of production of Lovesick (Mal de amores), the adaptation of the novel written by Ángeles Mastretta and directed […]
Media Tailor, the Nordic media technology company, and Austrian media giant Russmedia have launched a significant international partnership that resulted in an efficient digital asset management solution. It serves around one hundred journalists daily. Russmedia’s vision was to find a technology partner capable of meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving media landscape while supporting […]
A new pilot study from ScreenSkills and 4Skills, conducted by Ampere Analysis, has provided a detailed look at the British Screen Industry’s off-screen workforce, enabling ScreenSkills to develop the talent and expertise required to build an inclusive and adaptable workforce for the UK screen industry. Forming part of ScreenSkills’ 5 year strategic plan, this first […]
The BBC has announced that its long-running medical drama, Casualty, will be the next title to be put out to competitive tender. The BBC will retain all rights for the programme and it will continue to be shown on its services, but the tendering process will decide which producer makes it. BBC Commissioning will invite […]