Propagate Invests in Edouard de Vésinne’s Incognita

Propagate has invested in Incognita, producer Edouard de Vésinne’s production company, which will spearhead its European production efforts.

The Incognita deal marks the first for Propagate following the investment earlier this year from global merchant bank The Raine Group. Propagate and Incognita will package dramas and movies for local and global audiences, serving as the production partner for local broadcasters, cable channels and OTT services. Cyrus Farrokh, the president of international at Propagate, will distribute the content globally.

Among de Vésinne’s production credits are the series Taken, XIII, Les Bleus, No Limit and Taxi Brooklyn. 

Ben Silverman, Propagate’s chairman and co-CEO, and Howard T. Owens, co-CEO, commented: “The investment from Raine allows us to expand our production efforts globally and invest in best in class producers like Edouard and Incognita. Our aim is to produce and deliver premium content to worldwide television audiences. Edouard is one of the leading film and television producers in Europe with over two decades of experience. His instincts and relationships with broadcasters across Europe will make for a powerful partnership.”

Added de Vésinne: “I have known and worked with Ben for over a decade now, and he is an exceptional visionary and producer in the business. Combined with Howard and Ben’s unbelievable track record and the Propagate team’s tenacity, I am confident that Incognita will be able to tackle the creative and commercial challenges posed by the ever-evolving French and European market. I am incredibly thrilled about his partnership, as it will strengthen our creativity and enable us to produce premium quality scripted content for all audiences across Europe.”