Sarah Jessica Parker Producing Doc on Ukrainian Ballet Dancers

Scenery, a joint venture with Banijay Benelux, is partnering with Sarah Jessica Parker’s Pretty Matches Productions on a feature-length documentary that follows a group of Ukrainian ballet dancers.

Produced in collaboration with Banijay Rights, Front Row is directed by Miriam Guttmann (Seeds of Deceit). Guttmann follows a group of Ukrainian dancers in exile as they form a new ballet company, United Ukrainian Ballet.

Parker will serve as executive producer, alongside The Ruderman Foundation, with Scenery (Human Playground for Netflix) producing.

The film is currently in postproduction and is expected to be complete in early 2024.

Banijay Rights will take the title out globally.

Parker commented: “Front Row puts perseverance and the human condition on display against the punishing backdrop of war. Giving these dancers an international platform to tell their stories through the power, beauty and grit of ballet is a profound honor.”

Isidoor Roebers, founder and producer at Scenery, said: “Front Row is set to be a fascinating insight into the world of ballet, showcasing the unwavering determination and dedication of a group of dancers from Ukraine. Front Row is a nuanced and multi-layered piece, giving a sneak peek into an untapped world of dance and adversity. Sarah Jessica’s involvement in the project, thanks to our partnership with CAA, will undoubtedly add an enriching and inspiring dimension, making it an unmissable title for buyers around the globe.”

Simon Cox, executive VP of content and acquisitions at Banijay Rights, said: “We were captivated to join Scenery in producing this incredible story from the outset and now, with the equally passionate Sarah Jessica Parker on board, we are excited to present this feature documentary to the international market.”