Fremantle and AlterEgo have signed a first-look partnership, in a deal that will see both companies closely together developing a slate of original films and dramas. The AlterEgo team will work closely with the Fremantle Group COO & CEO, Continental Europe, Andrea Scrosati, and CEO, Global Drama, Christian Vesper.
AlterEgo was founded by Stefano Sollima, Gina Gardini and Ludovico Purgatori. Sollima’s "Adagio" was their debut film, produced in partnership with Fremantle’s The Apartment, and had its world premiere screening in competition at the 80th Venice Film Festival. The film went on to receive five nominations at the 69th David di Donatello Awards and won the award for Best Score.
AlterEgo joins a collective of creatives under the Fremantle banner with other first look deals in place with the likes of Kristen Stewart, Dylan Meyer and Maggie Mclean’s Nevermind Pictures, Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula, Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Sorrentino, Angelina Jolie, Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes’ Astral Projection, Edward Berger and his label Nine Hours, Johan Renck and Michael Parets’ Sinestra, Patrick Daly’s Caledonia Productions as well as ongoing collaborations with acclaimed writers and directors, including Michael Winterbottom.
Fremantle is currently in post-production on the TV drama “Il Mostro”, directed by Stefano Sollima, for Netflix and again produced with The Apartment.
Andrea Scrosati, Group COO & CEO, Continental Europe, Fremantle, said: “I have had the immense privilege of working with Stefano for over 15 years, he is an incredible talent. His unique vision makes him one of the best directors globally, capable of creating some of the most intense and credible scenes on screen, and on top of this he is truly a wonderful person. I also had the pleasure of working with Gina on many projects, and she is a force of nature, passionate and strong in her producing skills. And finally, I look forward to work more with Ludovico, another real talent in the industry. I feel honoured that Stefano, Gina and Ludovico have chosen to join forces with Fremantle, I have no doubts that together we will create something pretty special.”
Stefano Sollima, Gina Gardini and Ludovico Purgatori, partners, AlterEgo added: “We’re thrilled to enter a first look deal with the international powerhouse Fremantle, a company that has fostered the growth of creative talent around the globe. After the fantastic collaboration on our first two projects, we can't wait to get started on the next adventure with Andrea Scrosati and all his team.”