Shinfield Studios Secures £250M Financing

Shinfield Studios Secures $340 Million Financing to Boost Film Production in the UK

Shinfield Studios has successfully secured a substantial financing package of £250 million (approximately $340 million). This British studio, known for major productions such as Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and The Acolyte, completed its construction last year in southern England. The studio’s owner, Shadowbox, has obtained this funding through Apollo-managed funds, and the expansive facility is now fully operational. Shinfield Studios stands out as one of several UK studios that have become integral to hosting significant American film projects.

Peter Rumbold, CEO of Shadowbox Studios, expressed pride in the studio’s achievements since its grand opening. “We are tremendously proud of what we’ve accomplished since fully opening Shinfield Studios last year,” he stated. “Shadowbox’s business model focuses on providing modern, high-quality film infrastructure, and today’s announcement marks a major milestone for Shinfield. It further validates the importance of purpose-built facilities within the global production landscape.”

In addition to Shinfield, Shadowbox operates a nine-stage, 850,000-square-foot campus in Atlanta, Georgia, and is currently developing a new 10-stage, 500,000-square-foot studio on the Gold Coast of Australia.

See-Saw Films Adapts Emma Forrest’s Novel Father Figure

See-Saw Films has announced that it has secured the rights to adapt Father Figure, the upcoming novel by Emma Forrest. This project will be produced under See-Saw’s label, Fanboy, which is led by Patrick Walters, an executive producer of Heartstopper. The story follows Gail, a troubled scholarship student at the prestigious Saint Saviours girls’ school. As she navigates her impulsive nature and search for connection, Gail finds herself at a precarious age where she longs for attention from men while still yearning for her mother’s presence.

Father Figure adds to See-Saw’s growing portfolio of literary adaptations, which also includes Shifters by Benedict Lombe and Welcome to Glorious Tuga by Francesca Segal, alongside a first-look deal with writer Ben Vanstone. Fanboy recently produced Sweetpea for Sky, a series featuring Ella Purnell that has been recommissioned.

Walters shared his enthusiasm about the project, stating, “Father Figure is an incredible novel, and we’re so excited to be adapting it for television. Emma is a singular talent I’ve long admired since the seminal Your Voice In My Head.”

ACF Investment Bank Expands with New Office in New York

ACF Investment Bank is making strategic moves by establishing a new office in New York. Former Lazard banker Jason Rejebian will lead the East Coast operations starting July 1. His primary focus will be on upper mid-market deals for the firm, which has provided advisory services for major projects ranging from The Lord of the Rings to collaborations with Embracer Group and Charlie Brooker’s production company for Netflix. Rejebian previously worked with ACF before joining Lazard, where he advised on significant deals.

In addition to the New York expansion, ACF has announced the promotion of Milos Perovic to director. ACF CEO Thomas Dey emphasized the need for companies to adapt in today’s fast-paced environment, stating, “In this rapidly evolving landscape, companies must pivot, change, or extend their service offerings. Bringing Jason back to ACF from Lazard to establish a New York presence, launching ACF Growth, and promoting Milos to Director underscores our commitment to scaling in line with industry needs.”

These developments highlight ACF’s dedication to remaining at the forefront of the investment banking sector, ready to tackle the evolving demands of the market.