Banijay Expands Scripted Team

Frédéric Balmary has been tapped as COO of Banijay Studios International, tasked with overseeing business development for Banijay Group’s scripted activity through M&A and organic growth.

Formerly Banijay Group’s deputy CFO, Balmary will report directly to Takis Candilis, head of scripted at Banijay Group, and be based in the Paris office. He has been with the company since 2011.

Balmary’s new position comes on the heels of Banijay appointing Camille Gatin as international producer for Banijay Studios France, overseeing a slate that includes Farewell Shanghai, a co-production being shot in China.

Candilis noted, “As our international scripted business continues to expand I am extremely pleased to have appointed Frédéric in this significant role. Banijay Studios International has huge potential to pursue growth by leveraging the development of the broad fiction activity across our Group and Frédéric has the experience and skills to ensure that this task is delivered to the benefit of the entire scripted team. It is also a pleasure to welcome Camille. We recently announced a number of high-level international projects which have just started production. Her knowledge and hands-on experience will be invaluable for us and our partners going forward.”