Singer Studios selected for BFI Global Screen Fund
Singer Studios is one of the latest companies to be awarded BFI funding through the UK Global Screen Fund.
Financial support will provide 24 companies from all over the UK with funding via one of two tracks: Film Transformation, for internationally-focused transformational business strategies related to independent UK films, with strategies spanning three to five years; General, for business strategies to create, acquire and/or exploit IP across film, TV, animation, documentary and interactive narrative video games, with strategies spanning three years
The funding, awarded over the three to five year period, is focused on helping companies achieve new international business partnerships, enhance their profile and reach in the global marketplace, and increase revenue generation through export and international expansion.
Creative Industries Minister John Whittingdale said:
“Our immensely talented independent film, TV and video game companies have made a huge contribution towards British screen industries’ success on the global stage. Through this funding we are helping them grow their businesses, create jobs and export their creativity around the world – for the enjoyment of audiences and the benefit of the UK economy.”
Denitsa Yordanova, BFI Head of the UK Global Screen Fund, said:
“This latest round of awards demonstrates the quality and diversity of our incredible independent screen sector, spanning film, TV, animation and games, across the UK. The ambition of these companies in developing truly global growth strategies, and in striving to reach new international audiences, is so exciting to see, demonstrating opportunities for further growth. It is so important that we continue to build on the UK’s strength in the global content marketplace, investing to support the screen sector in reaching its full potential.”
Eloise Singer, Creative Director & CEO, Singer Studios, said:
“The UK Global Screen Fund allows us to self-publish The Pirate Queen and bring an important and powerful story of one of history’s forgotten legends to life. We are immensely grateful for the support and look forward to continuing to grow as a company, developing innovative and enlightening experiences to share with audiences around the world.”
The Funding for Singer Studios will go towards supporting two key hires to develop the publishing arm of the company and to design and execute marketing, publishing and showcasing strategies for the company’s games. The female-led production company and creative studio has achieved critical acclaim with its debut VR game, The Pirate Queen, which won Raindance Film Festival’s Discovery Award: Best Debut and was nominated for Best Immersive Game. Their second title, Mrs. Benz, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for The Three Lions award. The next instalment of The Pirate Queen has been commissioned into an AAA title by Meta and will have its world premiere at Tribeca in June.
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