French CEO Romain Bessi joins Producers Alliance the Creatives as CEO with the mission to create an innovative indie studio.

Romain Bessi, a leading French media executive, is to become CEO of the newly founded alliance of independent production companies known as The Creatives. He was previously CEO of Newen Studios, where he played a key role in its international success. The Creatives comprises nine companies from different countries, including Haut Et Court (France) and Razor Film (Germany), which together have produced over 330 films and 50 TV series.

The alliance, which was founded in 2021, aims to promote co-productions and strategic partnerships. Bessi is tasked with developing an integrated structure for the alliance and initiating funding for a new studio model. He emphasises the synergies that already exist and the trust between the members. Industry peers see his appointment as a strong signal for the future and an opportunity to drive diversity and growth in the entertainment industry. Bessi will represent the Alliance at the MIA Market in Rome.

Variety reports in detail.

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