Anwen Griffiths has been snapped up by BBC Film to be its head of legal and business affairs.
Griffiths, who is currently a partner at media law firm Lee & Thompson, will lead all BBC Film’s business affairs activities, managing the legal team, liaising with and supporting producers of BBC Film titles and forging partnerships with financiers, distributors and sales agents across the UK and international industry. She takes up the role on April 15.
She is also a BFI governor and has a background in film production with over 25 years of experience advising across all legal and commercial aspects...
Griffiths, who is currently a partner at media law firm Lee & Thompson, will lead all BBC Film’s business affairs activities, managing the legal team, liaising with and supporting producers of BBC Film titles and forging partnerships with financiers, distributors and sales agents across the UK and international industry. She takes up the role on April 15.
She is also a BFI governor and has a background in film production with over 25 years of experience advising across all legal and commercial aspects...
- 3/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan are to star in a lockdown relationship drama for the BBC, which will be helmed by Emmy and BAFTA-winning director Stephen Daldry.
Written by Dennis Kelly (Utopia), Together is billed as a hilarious and heart-breaking story of a husband and wife who are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of the Covid-19 lockdown. It is Shoebox Films and Sonia Friedman Productions film for BBC Two and BBC Film.
Horgan features as a refugee charity worker, while McAvoy plays a self-employed, self-made man who runs a boutique computing consultancy. Athur is their 10-year-old son and is the one thing that has kept his parents’ relationship together.
McAvoy said: “Dennis writes so wittily for these characters and his script had me within the first few pages. When I heard Sharon was involved with Stephen Daldry directing it was a no brainer.
Written by Dennis Kelly (Utopia), Together is billed as a hilarious and heart-breaking story of a husband and wife who are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of the Covid-19 lockdown. It is Shoebox Films and Sonia Friedman Productions film for BBC Two and BBC Film.
Horgan features as a refugee charity worker, while McAvoy plays a self-employed, self-made man who runs a boutique computing consultancy. Athur is their 10-year-old son and is the one thing that has kept his parents’ relationship together.
McAvoy said: “Dennis writes so wittily for these characters and his script had me within the first few pages. When I heard Sharon was involved with Stephen Daldry directing it was a no brainer.
- 5/13/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan are set to front “Utopia” writer Dennis Kelly’s drama “Together.”
Directed by Emmy and BAFTA-winning director Stephen Daldry (“The Crown”), the film is set in the U.K. from the first days of the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 until the present day. It tells the story of a husband and wife who are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship during lockdown.
Horgan plays a charity worker who is a co-ordinator for all of Europe at a refugee charity, while McAvoy plays a self-employed man who runs a boutique computing consultancy. He’s been forced to furlough his staff and take up growing vegetables. The couple share a 10-year-old son, who is the one thing that has kept his parents’ relationship together — until lockdown.
“Together” is produced by Guy Heeley and West End and Broadway theater producer Sonia Friedman.
“Dennis writes so wittily for...
Directed by Emmy and BAFTA-winning director Stephen Daldry (“The Crown”), the film is set in the U.K. from the first days of the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 until the present day. It tells the story of a husband and wife who are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship during lockdown.
Horgan plays a charity worker who is a co-ordinator for all of Europe at a refugee charity, while McAvoy plays a self-employed man who runs a boutique computing consultancy. He’s been forced to furlough his staff and take up growing vegetables. The couple share a 10-year-old son, who is the one thing that has kept his parents’ relationship together — until lockdown.
“Together” is produced by Guy Heeley and West End and Broadway theater producer Sonia Friedman.
“Dennis writes so wittily for...
- 5/13/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Four new members appointed to the UK screen industries agency’s board.
UK screen industries agency Film London has appointed four new members of its board of directors.
They include:
Nicola Pearcey, president, UK and Emea strategy and operations, Lionsgate; Saurabh Kakkar, executive producer, Big Talk Productions; Lila Rawlings, executive producer, drama and film, Left Bank Pictures; and Helen Burnhill, vice president of business development and marketing, Mediatonic.
The new board members, whose roles include responsibility as charity trustees, will replace outgoing members Ian George, Anna Higgs, Angela Jain and Andy Payne who have all completed their tenures on the board.
UK screen industries agency Film London has appointed four new members of its board of directors.
They include:
Nicola Pearcey, president, UK and Emea strategy and operations, Lionsgate; Saurabh Kakkar, executive producer, Big Talk Productions; Lila Rawlings, executive producer, drama and film, Left Bank Pictures; and Helen Burnhill, vice president of business development and marketing, Mediatonic.
The new board members, whose roles include responsibility as charity trustees, will replace outgoing members Ian George, Anna Higgs, Angela Jain and Andy Payne who have all completed their tenures on the board.
- 1/22/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss are set to star in “The Power of the Dog,” the next film from Oscar-winner Jane Campion.
Campion has written and will direct the feature film adaptation of Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel of the same name. This is Campion’s eighth feature film, her first since 2009’s “Bright Star” and her first project since the second season of the “Top of the Lake miniseries, which starred Moss.
See-Saw Films’ in-house sales arm Cross City Films will be launching sales at Cannes and will go into pre-production at the end of the year.
Also Read: Jane Campion Endorses 'Leave No Trace' Director Debra Granik for Oscar Nomination
“‘The Power of the Dog’ is a sublime novel that deserves a life on the big screen,” Campion said in a statement. “I couldn’t stop thinking about the story, it really haunted me. The themes of masculinity,...
Campion has written and will direct the feature film adaptation of Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel of the same name. This is Campion’s eighth feature film, her first since 2009’s “Bright Star” and her first project since the second season of the “Top of the Lake miniseries, which starred Moss.
See-Saw Films’ in-house sales arm Cross City Films will be launching sales at Cannes and will go into pre-production at the end of the year.
Also Read: Jane Campion Endorses 'Leave No Trace' Director Debra Granik for Oscar Nomination
“‘The Power of the Dog’ is a sublime novel that deserves a life on the big screen,” Campion said in a statement. “I couldn’t stop thinking about the story, it really haunted me. The themes of masculinity,...
- 5/6/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss will star in Jane Campion’s new film, “The Power of the Dog,” an adaptation of the Thomas Savage novel.
Campion will direct from a script she adapted, with See-Saw Films’ in-house sales arm, Cross City Films, launching sales at this month’s Cannes Film Festival. The movie will go into pre-production at the end of the year.
“‘The Power of the Dog’ is a sublime novel that deserves a life on the big screen. I couldn’t stop thinking about the story, it really haunted me. The themes of masculinity, nostalgia and betrayal are an intoxicating mix,” Campion said. “It’s also rare to find a story where the themes, the plot and the characters build tension as they reveal each other and even the end is satisfying and unexpected. It will be the first time I’ve worked with a male lead, which is exciting.
Campion will direct from a script she adapted, with See-Saw Films’ in-house sales arm, Cross City Films, launching sales at this month’s Cannes Film Festival. The movie will go into pre-production at the end of the year.
“‘The Power of the Dog’ is a sublime novel that deserves a life on the big screen. I couldn’t stop thinking about the story, it really haunted me. The themes of masculinity, nostalgia and betrayal are an intoxicating mix,” Campion said. “It’s also rare to find a story where the themes, the plot and the characters build tension as they reveal each other and even the end is satisfying and unexpected. It will be the first time I’ve worked with a male lead, which is exciting.
- 5/6/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Western family saga to go into pre-production towards end of year.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss will star in Jane Campion’s feature adaptation of Thomas Savage’s western novel The Power Of The Dog, which See-Saw Films’ in-house sales arm Cross City Films will launch in Cannes next week.
The project is scheduled to go into pre-production at the end of the year and tells of a jealous Montana ranch owner who tries to destroy his brother and business partner’s new relationship.
The Power Of The Dog is a See-Saw Films and Big Shell Films Production / a Max...
Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss will star in Jane Campion’s feature adaptation of Thomas Savage’s western novel The Power Of The Dog, which See-Saw Films’ in-house sales arm Cross City Films will launch in Cannes next week.
The project is scheduled to go into pre-production at the end of the year and tells of a jealous Montana ranch owner who tries to destroy his brother and business partner’s new relationship.
The Power Of The Dog is a See-Saw Films and Big Shell Films Production / a Max...
- 5/6/2019
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Yusef joins from Number 9.
BBC Films has added to its new-look team with the hire of Claudia Yusef as its new head of development.
Yusef joins from Number 9 Films, where she held the same position since earlier this year. She had previous roles at the Scottish Film Network and 42.
At BBC Films, Yusef will lead on the organisation’s development slate, guiding projects through to production, and will report directly to director Rose Garnett. Her role will also see her work across the wider BBC to create opportunities for talent to work across genres and platforms.
Yusef will take...
BBC Films has added to its new-look team with the hire of Claudia Yusef as its new head of development.
Yusef joins from Number 9 Films, where she held the same position since earlier this year. She had previous roles at the Scottish Film Network and 42.
At BBC Films, Yusef will lead on the organisation’s development slate, guiding projects through to production, and will report directly to director Rose Garnett. Her role will also see her work across the wider BBC to create opportunities for talent to work across genres and platforms.
Yusef will take...
- 12/12/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
BBC Films has appointed Claudia Yusef as Head Of Development. Reporting directly to Director of BBC Films, Rose Garnett, Yusuf will take up her role in January 2019 and will be part of the BBC Films’ management team.
Yusuf most recently served as Head Of Development for UK production firm Number 9 Films, producer of Colette, a role she took up in May of this year. Prior to Number 9, she was Talent Development Executive at the Scottish Film Network, part of BFI Network. She has also worked as Development Executive at 42 Management and Production.
BBC Films has gone through a makeover since the arrival of Garnett in 2017. New faces in the editorial team include Development Executives, Sam Gordon and Dionne Farrell. Gordon joined BBC Films in February 2018 from Baby Cow Films where he was a Development Executive. Farrell, who joined in October 2018, previously worked at Pulse Films, Rooks Nest Entertainment, and...
Yusuf most recently served as Head Of Development for UK production firm Number 9 Films, producer of Colette, a role she took up in May of this year. Prior to Number 9, she was Talent Development Executive at the Scottish Film Network, part of BFI Network. She has also worked as Development Executive at 42 Management and Production.
BBC Films has gone through a makeover since the arrival of Garnett in 2017. New faces in the editorial team include Development Executives, Sam Gordon and Dionne Farrell. Gordon joined BBC Films in February 2018 from Baby Cow Films where he was a Development Executive. Farrell, who joined in October 2018, previously worked at Pulse Films, Rooks Nest Entertainment, and...
- 12/12/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
New board members include execs from BBC Fims, Coutts & Co and Saffery Champness.
Five new members have been appointed to Film London’s board of directors.
They are:
Geraldine Atlee, Head of Legal and Business Affairs at BBC Films Judith Chan, Executive Director of private bank Coutts & Co John Graydon, Head of Film and TV at chartered accountants Saffery Champness Jeff Jacobs, former Chief Officer of the Gla (Greater London Authority) Frances Trought, Deputy Vice Principal at Pearson College, London
Trought will take up a new board position focusing on Education following the launch of Film London’s Equal...
Five new members have been appointed to Film London’s board of directors.
They are:
Geraldine Atlee, Head of Legal and Business Affairs at BBC Films Judith Chan, Executive Director of private bank Coutts & Co John Graydon, Head of Film and TV at chartered accountants Saffery Champness Jeff Jacobs, former Chief Officer of the Gla (Greater London Authority) Frances Trought, Deputy Vice Principal at Pearson College, London
Trought will take up a new board position focusing on Education following the launch of Film London’s Equal...
- 11/23/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Production is under way on Altitude Film Entertainment and Citrus Films’ family movie Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans, based on the popular children’s book series by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown.
Shooting now on location in the UK and Bulgaria, the film will cast the antics of the Roman Empire in a comedic light. It will follow Atti, a Roman teenager with brains but very little brawn. When one of his clever schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero, he is forced to join the army and is sent to miserable, cold, wet Britain where the natives are revolting – quite literally. Things go from bad to worse when Atti is captured by Orla, a feisty teenage Celt desperate to prove herself as a warrior.
Dominic Brigstocke, director of the TV version of the series, will make his feature directorial debut. Script comes from Jessica Swale together with Giles Pilbrow and Caroline Norris.
Shooting now on location in the UK and Bulgaria, the film will cast the antics of the Roman Empire in a comedic light. It will follow Atti, a Roman teenager with brains but very little brawn. When one of his clever schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero, he is forced to join the army and is sent to miserable, cold, wet Britain where the natives are revolting – quite literally. Things go from bad to worse when Atti is captured by Orla, a feisty teenage Celt desperate to prove herself as a warrior.
Dominic Brigstocke, director of the TV version of the series, will make his feature directorial debut. Script comes from Jessica Swale together with Giles Pilbrow and Caroline Norris.
- 10/3/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
must readHewitt will begin the new role after Lff in October.
BBC Films has appointed the BFI’s deputy head of press Emma Hewitt to a newly-created role heading up the division’s communications, which is being moved in-house.
Hewitt will be responsible for overall brand strategy across press, marketing and digital communications and will also join the division’s management team. She will begin the new role after the BFI London Film Festival in October.
BBC Films communications are currently handled by Freuds.
Hewitt is deputy head of press at the BFI, where she has worked since 2011. Her previous...
BBC Films has appointed the BFI’s deputy head of press Emma Hewitt to a newly-created role heading up the division’s communications, which is being moved in-house.
Hewitt will be responsible for overall brand strategy across press, marketing and digital communications and will also join the division’s management team. She will begin the new role after the BFI London Film Festival in October.
BBC Films communications are currently handled by Freuds.
Hewitt is deputy head of press at the BFI, where she has worked since 2011. Her previous...
- 8/17/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Veteran film industry lawyer had close to 40 years’ experience in the business.
Will Evans, the veteran industry lawyer and current director of business affairs and film finance at the BFI, is retiring at the end of June.
Evans has been a film industry lawyer for close to 40 years, during which time he has held positions at Thorn Emi Films, Embassy Home Entertainment, Polygram Films, Majestic Films, Intermedia Films, and the UK Film Council.
He joined the BFI’s executive committee in April 2011. Throughout his 16 years at the BFI and Film Council he has played a key role in the distribution...
Will Evans, the veteran industry lawyer and current director of business affairs and film finance at the BFI, is retiring at the end of June.
Evans has been a film industry lawyer for close to 40 years, during which time he has held positions at Thorn Emi Films, Embassy Home Entertainment, Polygram Films, Majestic Films, Intermedia Films, and the UK Film Council.
He joined the BFI’s executive committee in April 2011. Throughout his 16 years at the BFI and Film Council he has played a key role in the distribution...
- 5/25/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Exclusve: Geraldine Atlee and Eva Yates join from Film4.
BBC Films has hired Geraldine Atlee as head of business affairs and Eva Yates as commissioning executive.
The duo both join from Film4, where Atlee was head of business affairs, scripted content and acquisitions, and Yates was creative executive. They will work closely with director of BBC Films, Rose Garnett, who joined in February, also from Film4.
Atlee (pictured top, left) will lead commercial rights and business affairs activities for BBC Films, working with the legal team comprised of Livy Sander, Helen Giles and Ruth Sanders.
She joined Film4 in 2011 to run the business affairs team, and previously worked at PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Universal Pictures International, BBC Worldwide and the UK Film Council across film development, production and financing. Atlee returns to BBC Films, having served as legal and business affairs manager from 2003-2008.
Yates (top, right) will be responsible for developing relationships with new British talent including...
BBC Films has hired Geraldine Atlee as head of business affairs and Eva Yates as commissioning executive.
The duo both join from Film4, where Atlee was head of business affairs, scripted content and acquisitions, and Yates was creative executive. They will work closely with director of BBC Films, Rose Garnett, who joined in February, also from Film4.
Atlee (pictured top, left) will lead commercial rights and business affairs activities for BBC Films, working with the legal team comprised of Livy Sander, Helen Giles and Ruth Sanders.
She joined Film4 in 2011 to run the business affairs team, and previously worked at PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Universal Pictures International, BBC Worldwide and the UK Film Council across film development, production and financing. Atlee returns to BBC Films, having served as legal and business affairs manager from 2003-2008.
Yates (top, right) will be responsible for developing relationships with new British talent including...
- 7/24/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
Hannah Saunders [pictured] and Harry Dixon are promoted to new posts at Film4.
Hannah Saunders has been promoted at Film4 to Marketing and Brand Executive; she was Commercial Development and Commissioning Assistant. She is responsible for co-ordinating on UK releases, international festivals and corporate brand management. She continues to report to Sue Bruce-Smith, Head of Commercial and Brand Strategy.
Also, Harry Dixon has been appointed Head of Film Finance, from his previous title of head of legal and business affairs. He is now responsible for tracking revenues and for financial projections and modelling, in addition to his current legal and business affairs responsibilities. He continues to report into Geraldine Atlee, Head of Legal & Business Affairs for Film4 and Channel 4 (scripted content). ...
Hannah Saunders has been promoted at Film4 to Marketing and Brand Executive; she was Commercial Development and Commissioning Assistant. She is responsible for co-ordinating on UK releases, international festivals and corporate brand management. She continues to report to Sue Bruce-Smith, Head of Commercial and Brand Strategy.
Also, Harry Dixon has been appointed Head of Film Finance, from his previous title of head of legal and business affairs. He is now responsible for tracking revenues and for financial projections and modelling, in addition to his current legal and business affairs responsibilities. He continues to report into Geraldine Atlee, Head of Legal & Business Affairs for Film4 and Channel 4 (scripted content). ...
- 12/4/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
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