all3media international Inks Deal with Swan Films

LONDON: all3media international has signed an agreement to provide development funding for Swan Films, a new U.K. indie, and distribute its projects around the globe.

Swan Films was established earlier this year by Neil Crombie and Joe Evans, the makers of Grayson Perry: All in the Best Possible Taste, which aired on Channel 4 in 2012. Titles from the company that will be sold by all3media international include Top Dog—Clash of the Poodles (a.k.a. Doggy Styling), a documentary; Grayson Perry: Who are You?, a follow up to the previously mentioned Grayson Perry series; and Why Am I Still Single?, a one-off doc.

Evans remarked: "We're thrilled to be working with all3media international on a more formal basis and look forward to expanding the range and ambition of Swan's programming together."

Ceire Clark, the senior acquisitions executive at all3media international, added: "Swan Films are a dynamic and exciting company to work with. We love their fresh approach to programming and are delighted to be working together on a brilliant range of international projects for this first-look deal."