The Brit 50: Riff Raff Entertainment
Jude Law and his producing partner Ben Jackson are developing a range of writer-focused projects, including Sharon Horgan's first feature screenplay and a 1960s-set drama written by "Challengers" writer Justin Kuritzkes.
Company Background
Jude Law and Ben Jackson met in a pub in Primrose Hill, London, in 2000. They founded Riff Raff Entertainment in 2017, growing it into a respected production company. Notably, they produced Harry Wootliff’s True Things in 2021 and attracted investment from Calculus Capital in 2022.
Recent Productions and Partnerships
- Before the 2023 US writers’ and actors’ strikes, Riff Raff produced Justin Kurzel’s The Order.
- They filmed the TV series Black Rabbit for Netflix after the industry resumed work.
The company holds first-look deals with Anton for film and Studio TF1 for television, creating a synergistic partnership. Ben Jackson explains:
“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
Riff Raff is expanding its diverse slate of writer-driven projects and intends to open an office in Los Angeles. Jude Law emphasizes the importance of collaboration:
“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.”
Author's summary: Riff Raff Entertainment, founded by Jude Law and Ben Jackson, is growing through strategic partnerships and writer-driven projects while planning to open an LA office.