The Brit 50: Riff Raff Entertainment
Upcoming projects include Sharon Horgan's first feature screenplay and a 1960s-set drama based on a script by Justin Kuritzkes, writer of "Challengers."
Jude Law and Ben Jackson's Partnership
Actor Jude Law and his producing partner Ben Jackson met in a London pub in 2000 and co-founded Riff Raff Entertainment in 2017. Since then, they have developed the company into a focused production house, producing notable works like Harry Wootliff’s True Things in 2021 and attracting investment from Calculus Capital in 2022.
Recent Productions and Industry Activity
- Produced Justin Kurzel’s film The Order before the 2023 US writers’ and actors’ strikes.
- Filmed the TV series Black Rabbit for Netflix after the industry's return to work.
Strategic Partnerships
Riff Raff has secured first-look deals with Anton for film and Studio TF1 for television. Ben Jackson comments on the collaboration:
“It’s win-win for us. We can take a project to them and they can put it with the team that likes the project.”
Studio TF1 also supports Anton, making the partnership particularly effective.
Future Plans and Vision
The company is developing a diverse range of writer-driven projects and plans to open an office in Los Angeles. Jude Law emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent:
“We’re hoping to expand through the involvement and the tastes of the people who are leading the development team. Nurturing other people’s ideas and passions is key to our long-term survival.”
Author’s summary: Riff Raff Entertainment, founded by Jude Law and Ben Jackson, is growing through strategic partnerships and a focus on nurturing writer-driven projects, aiming to expand internationally.