Paris-based production and distribution group Mediawan has taken a 51% stake in Slow Horses, Heartstopper and The King’s Speech producer See-Saw Films.
See-Saw, one of the largest drama producers in the UK and Australia, was founded in 2008 by joint CEOs Emile Sherman and Iain Canning.
Recent releases include Netflix chart-topping Apple Cider Vinegar and Heartstopper season 3, season 4 of Apple TV+ hit series Slow Horses, and Sky’s drama Sweetpea.
See-Saw’s previous series and films have included Oscar-winners The King’s Speech and The Power of the Dog, as well as Lion directed by Garth Davis, One Life starring Anthony Hopkins and Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake.
Mediawan is one of Europe’s top production groups, whose portfolio of production companies includes the UK’s Drama Republic (The English, One Day), Misfits Entertainment (Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story) and animation specialist Wildseed Studios.
Mediawan took majority ownership of Brad Pitt’s Plan B in 2022 and struck a partnership with LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter‘s The SpringHill Company in September 2024.
See-Saw founders and Joint CEOs Iain Canning and Emile Sherman will continue in their roles, alongside Joint MDs Helen Gregory and Simon Gillis, and Head of TV and
Film, Australia Liz Watts. They oversee a team of eight executive producers and a
staff of over 50 people across development, production, legal and business
affairs, finance and marketing.
See-Saw was advised in the deal by media specialist ACF Investment Bank.
Pierre-Antoine Capton, Co-founder and CEO of The Mediawan Group and Elisabeth d’Arvieu, CEO of Mediawan Pictures, said: “Through this new partnership, Mediawan reinforces its commitment to bringing together the finest talent behind exceptional and
impactful content while providing an even more compelling platform for top
creative talent worldwide.”
Canning and Sherman said: “This union reflects a shared vision for growth,
creative excellence and independence. It will enable us to take our ambitions to
new heights and provide us with greater resources for our team and the
exceptional talent we work with, as we continue to bring bold, impactful stories to
global audiences.”
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