Fremantle Buys Stake in Dutch Production House AMANT

Fremantle Netherlands has acquired a stake in AMANT productions, founded in 2023 by Sabine Feij and Jeroen Compeer.

AMANT’s productions have a strong focus on workplace reality and human interest, and the company has positioned itself as a place for young talent to learn and grow. AMANT previously co-produced Help Mijn Man Is Klusser with Fremantle for RTL 4. Currently, AMANT is producing Welkom Bij De Familie! for KRO-NCRV and a new program for RTL 5 to air this fall.

Feij and Compeer previously worked as editors, reporters and chief editors for programs such as Jinek, Keuringsdienst van Waarde, Vijf jaar later, Expeditie Robinson and Love in the Wild. At EndemolShine Netherlands, they served as editor-in-chief and delegated producer responsible for reality shows such as LEGO Masters, Holland’s Next Top Model, Big Brother, Staatsloterij Puur Geluk and Erfgenaam. In 2021, Feij and Compeer became responsible for Dutch unscripted titles at HBO Max and Prime Video, respectively.

Georgette Schlick, CEO of Fremantle Northern Europe, said: “When we heard that Sabine and Jeroen intended to start a new production company together, we immediately entered into conversation. Both have a lot of experience, a good reputation and an extensive network of both experienced and young creators. In addition, they have a keen eye for successfully reintroducing already existing format titles. With a catalog like Fremantle’s, that offers tremendous prospects. Fremantle therefore sees in AMANT a partner with a complementary scope. We are greatly looking forward to this cooperation.

Feij and Compeer, said: “From the first conversation with Fremantle, it felt like a strong match. Now that we have officially joined forces, it gives us even more clout to grow AMANT, and we can start creating more unique and impactful stories as a result.”