Film Companies that produce Period Dramas

Paige Livingston

The film companies that produce Period Dramas• StudioCanal• Working Title Films• Magnolia Mae Films• Qwerty Films• Bedlam Productions• BBC Films• Ruby Films• GK Films• UK Film Council• See-Saw Films• Focus Features

StudioCanal• The original function was to focus on French and European

productions, but later on StudioCanal made deals with American production companies.• They worked closely with Universal Studios.• They have also financed the films: Bridget Jones’ Diary and Terminator

2: Judgement Day (this was their most successful box office film)

Working Title Films• Is a British film company and is based in London, owned by Universal

Studios.• It produces feature films and several television productions.• Working Title officially launched its TV division as a joint venture with

parent company NBCUniversal, since then they have produced content for both British and American television.• A few examples of what they have produced includes: About Time,

Definitely Maybe, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and Hot Fuzz

BBC Films• Is the feature film-making arm of the BBC. And works in partnership

with major international and UK distributors.• It has produced some of the following: Saving Mr. Banks, Jane Eyre,

Made in Dagenham, the Duchess, Becoming Jane and Billy Elliot.