The Brit 50: Riff Raff Entertainment
Actor Jude Law and his producing partner Ben Jackson are developing a diverse slate of writer-driven projects under their production company, Riff Raff Entertainment.
Company Origins and Growth
Jude Law met Ben Jackson in a pub in Primrose Hill, London, in 2000. Together, they founded Riff Raff Entertainment in 2017, growing it into a respected independent production company.
Notable Productions and Investments
- Produced Harry Wootliff’s True Things in 2021.
- Secured investment from Calculus Capital in 2022.
- Completed Justin Kurzel’s The Order just before the 2023 US writers’ and actors’ strikes.
- Shot the TV series Black Rabbit for Netflix upon industry resumption.
Partnerships and Deals
Riff Raff has a first-look deal with Anton for films and another with Studio TF1 for television. Ben Jackson highlights the benefit of this arrangement:
“It’s win-win for us. 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 aims to open an office in Los Angeles to expand its reach. Jude Law emphasizes the importance of supporting creative talent:
“We’re hoping to expand through the involvement and the tastes of the people who are leading the development team. Nurturing other people’s ideas and passions is key to our long-term survival.”
Upcoming Projects
- Sharon Horgan’s first feature screenplay.
- A 1960s-set drama based on a script by Challengers writer Justin Kuritzkes.
Summary: Riff Raff Entertainment, led by Jude Law and Ben Jackson, is evolving as a creative hub, blending strong partnerships and nurturing writers’ ideas to grow its presence internationally.