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Creativity Capital boards Irish Vampire feature “Feed”
Marco van Belle’s Irish female vampire origin feature Feed has begun shooting in Ireland’s coastal region of County Wexford. The film follows a group of twenty something social media influencers who spend a weekend at a remote contemporary house in an Irish forest, and must fight for their lives when they awaken the world’s original vampire from her slumber. Van Belle previously wrote sci-fi Mercy starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, which is currently in post-production.
Producers are Ripple World’s Jac Kerrin and Dominic Wright (The Last Rifleman, Never Grow Old), with Big Safari’s Richard Kondal and Tianna Roberts (Get Away, Giant) as UK co-producers.
Niamh Fagan is Executive Producer for Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann, who are providing production finance and financed development. Creativity Capital is providing production finance, with Patrick Fischer executive producing.
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Charades and Creativity Capital join forces on Tina Romero’s Drag Zombie Comedy ‘Queens Of The Dead’
Charades has acquired international sales rights to glam gore zombie comedy Queens of the Dead by Tina Romero, daughter of legendary director George A. Romero, ahead of the AFM.
The cast features Jaquel Spivey (Mean Girls), Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), Margaret Cho (Fire Island), Brigette Lundy-Paine (I Saw The TV Glow) and Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story).
The film is co-written by Erin Judge and Romero, the movie follows a group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies who must put aside their personal dramas and use their unique skills to fight the brain-thirsty undead when a zombie apocalypse breaks out on the night of a giant warehouse party.
Queens Of The Dead is produced by award-winning director, writer, and producer, Natalie Metzger (Greener Grass, Thunder Road) and Matthew Lee Miller (The Beta Test, A Bread Factor) for Vanishing Angle (Werewolves Within, It Ain’t Over), in association with IFC Films & Shudder, Creativity Capital and Flexibon Films.
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Patrick Fischer speaks at Iberseries on future of content financing
A TV crowd tuned into a conversation that was in large part about indie film finance models at Iberseries & Platino Industria, Thursday. “TV finance plans are looking more like independent film finance plans,” Creativity Capital co-founder Patrick Fischer, told a packed room. “And that’s not necessarily a bad thing because there’s opportunity.”
A sell-out crowd at the Madrid confab for a session on the future of financing demonstrated that TV folk need to find different ways of getting their projects financed. That is becoming a necessity given the TV drama biz has cooled. A commissioning broadcaster plus distributor advance, or even backing from a streamer, will no longer guarantee the budget is covered in TV drama.
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“Get Away” trailer drops
Nothing beats a slay-cation for all the family! Starring Nick Frost and Aisling Bea, directed by Steffen Haars and written by Nick Frost.
IFC Films and Shudder Buy ‘Get Away,’ Comedic Slasher Movie With Nick Frost, Aisling Bea
IFC Films and Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural programming, announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to Steffen Haars’ comedic slasher movie, “Get Away.” The film, which was previously titled “Svalta,” was written by Nick Frost(“Paul”), who also stars alongside Aisling Bea (“This Way Up”) Sebastian Croft (“Heartstopper”), and newcomer Maisie Ayres. It will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 in September. “Get Away” will then be released exclusively in theaters on Dec. 6, 2024, followed by its Shudder debut in 2025. Like Shudder, IFC is a division of AMC Networks. The film is financed by XYZ Films and Creativity Capital. For the full story visit Variety.com.
Creativity Capital finances Tina Romero’s drag queen zombie debut “Queens of the Dead”
Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), Margaret Cho (Fire Island), Brigette Lundy-Paine (I Saw The TV Glow) and Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story) are among those set to star in Queens of the Dead, a new horror comedy directed by Tina Romero, daughter of legendary director George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead).
Co-written by Erin Judge & Tina Romero, the film pays tribute to the zombies from the elder Romero’s classic zombie films with a fresh, contemporary, and queer twist, promising to offer a genre-smashing, glam-gore thrill ride through the zombie apocalypse. The story follows an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies who must put aside their personal dramas and use their unique skills to combat the brain-thirsty undead when a zombie apocalypse breaks out during their drag show in Brooklyn.
Vanishing Angle’s Matthew Lee Miller and Natalie Metzger will serve as the film’s producers. The film is financed by Creativity Capital.
In a statement on the project, Tina Romero said, “This is the cast of my wildest dreams. In a movie about survival, you gotta love and root for the survival crew. Every single person in this ensemble brings such a special and specific flavor -both on and off screen. The result is truly a magic sauce.”
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Creativity Capital expands team with Philippa Nicholl
Philippa Nicholl is joining Creativity Capital from Great Point Media where she spent the past two years as an associate in their investments team.
At Great Point Media, she worked in project management, tax credit administration, and creative financing solutions including on film and TV projects such as Channel 5’s Finder’s Keepers, Mikko Mäkelä’s Sebastian (pictured above) which premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, Peter Glanz’s upcoming Savage House starring Claire Foy and Richard E Grant, Prime Video UK’s Deep Cover, and Netflix’s true crime series When Missing Turns to Murder.
Nicholl said: “I am thrilled to be joining the growing team at Creativity Capital. Patrick and Richard have an inspiring dedication to supporting filmmakers and producing quality films. I look forward to bringing my experience to the table and collaborating on some truly great projects.”
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Creativity Capital is looking for a Business Development Executive to join our team
Job Vacancy: Business Development Executive
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 14th of April 2024
About Us
Creativity Capital is a leading player in film and television financing, dedicated to supporting and nurturing creative projects across the world. We are a part of a network of companies with a sales agency (Architect), co-production (Big Safari) and VFX (Koala FX) as well as post-production (Creativity Media) and have a strong track record of successful investments. Our team is passionate about discovering and backing a wide range of filmmakers and stories that captivate audiences worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in identifying and developing new business opportunities, fostering relationships with filmmakers, producers, and our associated companies. The successful candidate will have a keen understanding of the film and television production landscape, financing mechanisms, and market eco-system.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients and partners in the film and television industry, including production companies, directors, and producers.
• Source and manage leads for Creativity Capital and our sister companies, tracking projects across our group of companies.
• Analyze market trends and opportunities in the film industry to guide strategy and investment decisions.
• Develop and present pitches and financing proposals to prospective clients and partners.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and financial criteria.
• Work closely with our finance and legal teams to structure deals and agreements.
• Represent the company at industry events, film festivals, and conferences to enhance our presence and network.
• Collaborate with our team to assess and manage project risks and ensure successful project execution.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Film Studies, or a related field.
• Understanding of film financing, the production, sales and distribution processes, and key market players.
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing deals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about storytelling and the creative process.
We Offer
• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and visionary environment working directly with the Directors of Creativity Capital
• A chance to work on exciting projects, earn meaningful credits and make a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
• A collaborative and creative work culture in a small and highly competent team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter detailing their experience, achievements, and why they are the perfect fit for this role to jobs@creativitycapital.co.uk . Please include “Business Development Executive Application” in the subject line.
Creativity Capital is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Creativity Capital principals Richard Kondal and Patrick Fischer in conversation with Deadline
Deadline’s Diana Lodderhose sat down with Creativity Capital’s Patrick Fischer and Richard Kondal with the pair explaining the strategy behind their multi-company expansion over the past two years.
Staying alive in the UK independent film world is no easy feat these days but Richard Kondal and Patrick Fischer are two execs who have been quietly thriving in the space for a number of years. The two veterans, who first founded post-production outfit Creativity Media in 2010 before selling it to UK production house Fulwell 73 in 2019, are the co-founders of London-based financier Creativity Capital, which has invested in titles such as BAFTA winner Under the Shadow, Alexander McQueen documentary McQueen and horror 47 Meters Down.
Additionally, they have entered the international sales arena with UK outfit Architect, which they launched before Berlin last year and, more recently, the VFX sector after taking a minority investment in UK company Koala FX in 2023. They recently announced their entry into the UK co-production space with the launch of its newest outfit Big Safari.