Shinfield Studios Achieves $340M in Funding
Shinfield Studios has successfully obtained financing of £250M (approximately $340M). This British studio, known for hosting productions like Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and The Acolyte, was recently constructed in the southern region of England. Owned by Shadowbox, Shinfield’s financing was arranged through funds managed by Apollo, and the studio is now fully functional. It stands as one of the several UK studios that attract major American film projects. “The opening of Shinfield Studios last year marked a significant achievement for us,” stated Peter Rumbold, CEO of Shadowbox Studios. “Our strategy focuses on delivering state-of-the-art film production facilities, and the securing of this financing underscores the critical role that purpose-designed studios play in the international production arena.” In addition to Shinfield, Shadowbox operates a large nine-stage, 850,000-square-foot facility in Atlanta, Georgia, and is in the process of developing a 10-stage, 500,000-square-foot studio in Australia’s Gold Coast.
See-Saw Films to Adapt Emma Forrest’s ‘Father Figure’
See-Saw Films has acquired the rights to adapt Father Figure, an anticipated novel by Emma Forrest. The adaptation will be handled by the See-Saw subsidiary, Fanboy, managed by Patrick Walters, executive producer of Heartstopper. The story revolves around Gail, a complex character who is a scholarship student at the prestigious Saint Saviours girls’ school. Known for her impulsive nature and deep desire for meaningful connections, she navigates the precarious balance of adolescence. Father Figure joins a growing list of literary works optioned by See-Saw, which includes Shifters by Benedict Lombe and Welcome to Glorious Tuga by Francesca Segal, in addition to securing a first-look deal with writer Ben Vanstone. Fanboy’s recent project, Sweetpea, produced for Sky and featuring Ella Purnell, has been renewed for further seasons. “We are thrilled to bring Father Figure to the screen. Emma Forrest has a unique voice that I’ve respected since her acclaimed work, Your Voice In My Head,” commented Walters.
ACF Investment Bank Expands with New York Office
ACF Investment Bank is set to broaden its reach by establishing a new office in New York. Former Lazard banker, Jason Rejebian, will lead the firm’s initiatives on the East Coast starting July 1. Rejebian’s role will concentrate on upper mid-market transactions, leveraging his extensive experience, including previous advisory roles on significant deals from The Lord of the Rings sale to the Embracer Group and Charlie Brooker’s company to Netflix. Before his stint at Lazard, Rejebian was part of ACF, where he made notable contributions. In related news, ACF has promoted Milos Perovic to the position of director. “The dynamic nature of today’s market demands agility and innovation in services,” said Thomas Dey, CEO of ACF. “Reintroducing Jason into the ACF team, launching ACF Growth, and elevating Milos to director are strategic moves to align our capabilities with industry demands.”
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