Banijay Benelux is to further expand its scripted activities in Belgium through a majority stake in scripted production company jonnydepony.
Jonnydepony is an independent production label specialising in the development and production of international drama co-productions such as Black-out, which has been distributed to eight countries, Transport, which played in competition at Series Mania, and Arcadia, soon to air on VRT, KRO-NCRV and WDR/SWR.
The company is led by Helen Perquy and Philippe De Schepper.
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Part of the Banijay group, Banijay Benelux is home to several creative content producers – EndemolShine Nederland, SimpelZodiak, NL Film, TVBV, Scenery, EndemolShine Scripted, Southfields, Topkapi, Posh Productions, jonnydepony and Banijay Belgium.
Peter Lubbers, CEO Banijay Benelux, said: “Jonnydepony has built up a brilliant reputation in Belgium, but also in the Netherlands and Germany, under the leadership of Helen and Philippe. A unique duo with an extremely creative and successful signature, the label is a magnet for great talent in front of, and behind-the-camera. We welcome the team with enthusiasm and look forward to expanding the scripted offer together.”
Perquy and De Schepper said: “We are proud to enter a new phase together with our team and become part of a renowned international player. In the rapidly evolving media ecosystem, it is nice that a partner like Banijay, which values IP rights, is strong in global distribution and has a global creative network, joins forces with our company. We look forward to working with the group to further grow our business in both the local and international markets.”
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