October Films Launches Production Services Company

October Films has launched a new stand-alone production services company, October Studios, offering high-end reconstruction and drama filming support to the international market.

October Studios, based in the U.K., is run by Steve Murphy and Josh Wilkins. It will offer multiple studios, standing sets, costume and prop stores, as well as budgeting, scheduling and production input, supporting all levels of scripted and reconstruction content. Together with a wide supply of American props, vehicles and on-screen talent, October Studios has one of the only full-scale standing Oval office film sets outside of North America.

October Studios will be targeting producers in the U.S. The facilities have already been used by leading international producers, including Anomaly Entertainment, Arrow Media, Raw TV, Talos Films and Charles Ferguson’s Representational Pictures.

Wilkins was previously head of operations (U.S.) for October Films. Before joining October, he was VP of production for Discovery’s internal scripted division in New York and head of production for Nutopia. Murphy’s recent exec producing credits include The Killer Beside Me and Home Alone for Investigation Discovery, as well as the Serial Thriller trilogy.

Wilkins, co-head of October Studios, said: “There’s a real opportunity to achieve high-ambition content for our clients at a competitive cost, using the deep pool of affordable, experienced talent in the U.K., both in front and behind the camera.”

“We’ve already been able to help produce content for multiple companies around the world, from simple reconstructions to full drama, and using unique production models and multi-skilling teams we’re able to service all levels of budgets and fast turnaround schedules,” said co-head of October Studios, Murphy.

Adam Bullmore, managing director of October Films, added: “The launch of October Studios is the next big step in our strategy to grow the business, diversify creatively and support the unique talent that will always be the bedrock of the company’s success. Running a standalone business, Josh and Steve will be able to bring their expertise and experience to a wider range of clients, capitalizing on the extraordinary value offered by U.K.-based production facilities.”