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 Challengers writer Justin Kuritzkes.
Company Origins and Growth
Actor Jude Law and producing partner Ben Jackson met in a pub in Primrose Hill, London, in 2000 and founded Riff Raff Entertainment in 2017. Since then, they have built it into a focused production company.
- Produced Harry Wootliff’s True Things in 2021
- Secured investment from Calculus Capital in 2022
- Completed Justin Kurzel’s The Order before the US writers' and actors' strikes in 2023
- Filmed the TV series Black Rabbit for Netflix after the industry returned to work
Strategic Partnerships and Deals
Riff Raff has established first-look deals with Anton for film and Studio TF1 for TV. Studio TF1 also backs Anton, creating valuable synergies for the company.
“It’s win-win for us,” says Jackson about the deal with these interconnected companies. “We can take a project to them and they can put it with the team that likes the project.”
Future Plans and Vision
The company now has a diverse lineup of writer-driven projects and plans to open an office in Los Angeles.
“We’re hoping to expand through the involvement and the tastes of the people who are leading the development team,” says Law. “Nurturing other people’s ideas and passions is key to our long-term survival.”
Riff Raff Entertainment continues to grow by focusing on strong creative collaborations and strategic partnerships.
Summary: Jude Law and Ben Jackson’s Riff Raff Entertainment thrives on nurturing writer-driven projects, strategic alliances, and expansion plans, driving its success in film and television production.