Banijay Rights in First-Look Pact with Greenacre Films

Banijay Rights has inked a multiyear, first-look development deal with U.K. indie producer Greenacre Films for new series.

The pact will see Banijay Rights and Greenacre Films working together to develop and produce TV series for the U.K., U.S. and international markets. Greenacre Films is eyeing a U.S. scripted push to add to the raft of projects in paid development with U.K. broadcasters.

Nadine Marsh-Edwards, Greenacre co-founder, said, “Now feels like an exciting time to be embracing this new venture and expanding on our slate of distinctive shows, Banijay understands the ethos of our company, and we’re delighted to be working with them.”

Fellow co-founder Amanda Jenks added, “Nadine and I share a vision to make Greenacre a distinctive place to work. Diversity in the broadest sense has always been at the heart of everything we do, and there couldn’t be a better time to be working in film and television.”

Chris Stewart, commercial director for scripted at Banijay Rights, commented, “This partnership is further evidence of our strategy to develop our English-language portfolio and build upon the huge growth we are witnessing in the scripted market. Nadine and Amanda have very strong track records and share an instinct for original, authored work which is instrumental in an increasingly competitive market. We are delighted to be working with them to help bring their stories to life.”