Fremantle acquired stake in new Dutch production house AMANT

Fremantle Netherlands has acquired a share in AMANT productions, a promising production house founded in 2023 by Sabine Feij and Jeroen Compeer. Through the partnership, Fremantle strengthens its position within the rapidly media landscape. AMANT focuses on producing productions with a strong focus on (workplace) reality and human interest. In addition, AMANT has a strong eye for young talent and is therefore a place where young creators get a chance to learn and grow.

Sabine Feij and Jeroen Compeer are no strangers to the media world. Both began their careers at various production houses where they focused on more fact-driven formats and talk shows. They previously worked as editors, reporters and chief editors for programs such as “Jinek,” “Keuringsdienst van Waarde,” “Vijf jaar later,” “Expeditie Robinson” and “Love in the Wild,” among others. At EndemolShine Netherlands, they served as editor-in-chief and delegated producer responsible for reality shows including “Lego Masters,” “Holland's Next Top Model,” “Big Brother,” “Staatsloterij Puur Geluk” and “Erfgenaam.” In 2021, Feij and Compeer both became responsible for Dutch unscripted titles at HBO Max and Prime Video respectively.

Georgette Schlick, CEO Fremantle Northern Europe: "When we heard that Sabine and Jeroen intended to start a new production company together, we immediately entered into conversation. Both have a lot of experience, a good reputation and an extensive network of both experienced and young creators. In addition, they have a keen eye for successfully reintroducing already existing format titles. With a catalog like Fremantle's, that offers tremendous prospects. Fremantle therefore sees in AMANT a partner with a complementary scope. We are greatly looking forward to this cooperation.”

Sabine Feij and Jeroen Compeer, founders of AMANT, commented on the partnership: "From the first conversation with Fremantle, it felt like a strong match. Now that we have officially joined forces, it gives us even more clout to grow AMANT and we can start creating more unique and impactful stories as a result."

AMANT previously co-produced “Help Mijn Man Is Klusser” with Fremantle for RTL 4. Currently, AMANT is producing “Welkom Bij De Familie!” for KRO-NCRV and a new program for RTL 5 to be shown this fall.