From Series Mania in Lille, Banijay France announced it is uniting Banijay Studios France and Shine Fiction, to create an elevated scripted force in the region. Operating as Shine Fiction and led by Chairman Dominique Farrugia; with Chief Operating Officer, Guillaume Thouret, the offering will concentrate on premium series for local linear and global streaming partners.
Alexia Laroche-Joubert, CEO Banijay France says: “By proactively bringing together these two renowned labels under the Shine Fiction banner, we will unlock an entirely new level of creative and production expertise for our scripted business in France. Strengthening and expanding our scripted standing is a major priority for us, and with Dominique and Guillaume at the helm, we are poised to ambitiously deliver high-quality storytelling to audiences both in France and around the world.”
Dominique Farruguia, Chairman, Shine Fiction: “When launching Shine Fiction four years ago, my goal was to create and produce ambitious series, which reached audiences far and wide, and today, the results speak for themselves. In this new phase for the brand, we bring two of France’s biggest titles to the market, Carême and Marie Antoinette, and I’m very much looking forward to continuing this exciting adventure with Guillaume by my side, amplifying the creative power and reach of our label.”
Fostering Shine Fiction’s ambition and Banijay Studio France’s long-standing heritage in bold storytelling, the expanded label bolsters Banijay France’s position as a powerful contender in the international scripted landscape.
Shine Fiction now houses some of France’s most standout dramas, including global success "Marie Antoinette," which has sold to over 140 markets via Banijay Rights, and has just debuted its second series on Canal+. Other major titles include highly-anticipated Apple TV+-series "Carême," and upcoming titles: comedy-crime series "The Family Detective" (TF1), thriller "Rien ne t’efface" (TF1), and mysterious coming-of-age drama "Désenchantées" (France TV).
Shine Fiction boasts a leading team of producers including Chanelle Bernard, Stéphanie Chartreux, Carole Della Valle, and Soizic Gelbard, who bring extensive experience and distinct creative perspectives to the new structure.
Banijay France is home to the industry’s best local and international talent, and boasts an ever-growing portfolio of premium, high-impact content, with upcoming titles like Alain Goldman’s "Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight" from Montmartre Film for Netflix and Montmartre, a co-production between Authentic Productions and TF1.
As the number one European scripted studio, Banijay Entertainment stands at the forefront of premium storymaking with a slate of new and returning titles like "House of Guinness" (Kudos/ Netflix), "The World According to Lidea Poët" (Groenlandia/ Netflix) "Elixe" (Topkapi/ New 8), "Rogue Heroes" (Kudos/ BBC One), "Fallen" (Filmlance/ TV4), "Bergerac" (Blacklight TV for U and U& Drama), "Culpa Tuya" (Pokeepsie/ Prime Video), and more. Highlights for Series Mania include the world premiere of "Carême," as well as the anticipated festival debuts of "A Life’s Worth" (Yellowbird/ Jarowskij/ Viaplay/Arte) and "Weiss & Morales: (Portocabo/ RTVE/ ZDF).
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