Feature film group Strange Weather Films has formed a strategic partnership with global media outfit The Sweet Shop. The collaboration will see the two companies developing and co-producing feature film content for the The Sweet Shop‘s growing roster of directorial talent.
Strange Weather leads Andrew Adamson, Aron Warner, and Jeffrey Fierson have a combined total of more than 3 billion dollars in box office receipts between them. Having created such megahits as “Shrek”, “The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”, “21 Jump Street”, and Cirque Du Soleil’s 3-D spectacular, “World’s Away”, the trio has a proven track record for telling extraordinary stories alongside visionary creative talent.
“Working with Melanie, Paul and the rest of the gang at The Sweet Shop has been a sincere pleasure. We feel very fortunate to have a financial and creative partner so in sync with our artistic vision,” says Strange Weather Film’s Principal, Aron Warner.
The Sweet Shop‘s reputation as a leading producer of content has made them home to some of the world’s premier directorial voices. Their diverse stable of creative personalities has earned them recognition from the Cannes Film Festival, the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca, Creativity Magazine, Ad Critic, D&AD as well as multiple Production Company of the Year awards.
“Strange Weather is a special collaboration of extraordinary talent,” adds Paul Prince, CEO of The Sweet Shop. “We are blessed to have such great partners and mentors in this space. With Adam, Aron & Jeff, we have knowledgeable, resourceful allies who share our values and beliefs in the avant-garde and the magic of stories.”
The joint venture’s first project will be directed by Melanie Bridge who has won numerous awards for her commercial work as well as a spot on Shots Magazine’s “Top 100 Directors in the World” list. The film will be based on an original book by author Jay Furby who says, “It’s a great compliment and an amazing opportunity to have the makers and masters of the “Shrek” and “Narnia” franchises see the potential in my work and grab it.”
This expansion marks a new chapter for The Sweet Shop whose commitment to bold and distinctive storytelling has previously earned them recognition across all forms of filmed media including branded content, music videos, short films, social media, and interactive platforms.
