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Prodcos revealed for Sky Development Partnership Fund

November 18, 2024

Sky Documentaries has selected four diverse owned/led production companies – DARE Pictures, Proper Content, Zandland, and 22Summers – to take part in the newly launched Sky Development Partnership Fund.

The programme will see each indie receive tailored support from Sky Documentaries and they will collaborate closely with the commissioning team over six months to work up a slate of new ideas, along with a minimum of £15k towards development work.

Hayley Reynolds, Acting Director of Documentaries & Factual at Sky, commented: “After a competitive selection process, we’re thrilled to partner with these four exceptional companies, who bring with them a wealth of experience and formidable creative ambition. Working together, we hope to make boundary-pushing docs that engage, challenge, and entertain our audience in new and exciting ways.”

Luke Seraphin, Head of Diversity at Sky, added: “Our Development Partnership is a vital step in ensuring that our industry reflects the rich tapestry of voices that make up our society. By supporting these talented production companies, we’re not just investing in powerful storytelling but also in the future of a more diverse and representative media landscape.”

  • DARE Pictures
    DARE Pictures (which stands for Diversity, Allyship, Representation and Empowerment) is known for its socially impactful documentaries that bring to light untold stories from diverse perspectives. Their portfolio includes productions such as Fugitive: The Mystery of the Crypto Queen, Sky Germany/Channel 4 and Dalton’s Dream, BBC Storyville.
  • 22Summers
    22Summers takes a film-maker first approach, producing films and tv programmes with global reach that aim to inspire, entertain and make a positive impact on our culture. Recent productions include Erased, WW2’s Heroes of Colour (Disney+) which tells the unsung story of black and brown soldiers during the war.
  • Proper Content
    Proper Content is known for distinctive documentaries underpinned with social purpose, such as the BAFTA- and Grierson-winning The School That Tried to End Racism (C4), the Grierson-winning Suicidal: In Our Own Words (Channel 5) and Chris Packham: Is it Time to Break the Law? (C4).
  • Zandland
    Zandland brings a fresh approach to documentary filmmaking, with a focus on creative storytelling that bridges the gap between traditional and new media. Recent productions include Kingpins (C4) and The Toxic World Of Perfect Looks (C4).

The Sky Documentaries Development Partnership is part of Sky’s broader commitment to fostering inclusivity within the media industry, ensuring that a wide range of voices contribute to its programming.

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