Secuoya Studios Expands International Reach With New BlackBox Multimedia Partnership in the U.K.
Spanish content powerhouse Secuoya Studios has entered into a strategic first-look development and production partnership with London-based BlackBox Multimedia to co-produce premium series for U.K. and Spanish streamers and broadcasters. The collaboration, forged in Madrid's Content City, marks a major step forward for Secuoya and its first foray into the U.K. market.
The alliance is a significant move toward Secuoya's goal of generating 30% of its annual revenues from content produced in languages other than Spanish. By tapping into the British market, the Spanish studio opens the door to fresh opportunities and strengthens its commitment to broadening its international footprint.
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Secuoya Studios' international expansion initiative was announced just three months ago. With a robust strategy in place, the studio is now poised to develop multiple projects across various languages and markets. This parallel development model allows for deeper engagement with each audience while ensuring the quality of every production.
Brendan Fitzgerald, CEO of Secuoya Studios, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: 'We are delighted to partner with BlackBox Multimedia to bring innovative and exciting stories to life—stories capable of captivating global audiences. Their solid experience in the British market brings invaluable expertise and a global perspective that will greatly enrich our joint projects.'
BlackBox Multimedia's Managing Director, Chiara Cardoso, echoed this excitement, saying, 'We could not be more excited to start the year with the launch of this new partnership. We've always been firm champions of international co-productions, and we are thrilled to be the creative partner of a force like Secuoya Studios in the English-speaking market. Their ambitions match our vision of what the new generation of European producers will look like and we're excited to embark on this mission together.'
With this new alliance, Secuoya Studios is poised to continue its global growth, bringing compelling stories to audiences worldwide.
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