Founded in 2009, Shudder Films is a critically acclaimed independent film production company specialising in the development and financing of feature films.
With a strong reputation for supporting debut directors and bold, authentic storytelling, Shudder has produced internationally recognised work with backing from major funders including BFI, BBC, Hulu, Disney, Netflix, and Sony Pictures Classics. Their films have screened at leading global festivals such as Sundance, Berlinale, and SXSW, earning over 50 international awards.
Support received:
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Part of North East Create Growth Programme
- Awarded a Culture and Creative Investment Programme (CCIP) grant
Impact of Support:
- The Create Growth Programme provided strategic business support, helping the team shift from a project-by-project mindset to building a sustainable and scalable business model
- CGP workshops and mentoring helped the company become more investment-ready and supported plans for long-term operational growth
- The CCIP grant enabled Shudder to hire one of the industry’s most sought-after casting directors to help package a major upcoming project from their development slate
- With A-list casting, the project is now positioned to attract top-tier talent and international financing, increasing its commercial viability
Founder’s Perspective:
"Supported by the Create Growth Programme, we're learning how to grow the business rather than just working project to project. It’s offering us loads of really valuable support in terms of becoming investor-ready and scaling our operations."
