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Plan B Entertainment

Plan B Entertainment is a prestige production company backed by Mediawan, now expanding into Europe with a new London subsidiary focused on culturally significant film and non-fiction.

Current mandate

Plan B Entertainment occupies a distinctive position in the prestige production landscape: a company with deep roots in awards-caliber American filmmaking that is now actively building a European footprint. Mediawan, the French media group, holds a 60% stake in Plan B, giving the company a structural connection to Paris-based production infrastructure. That relationship, combined with the launch of Plan B Europe, a new London-based subsidiary headed by Ed McDonald, signals a deliberate strategic pivot toward global production. Co-CEO Dede Gardner has described the company's philosophy as loving "making things all over the world," while co-CEO Jeremy Kleiner has characterized the UK and Europe as genuine growth areas, noting that the timing "feels like the right moment" to formalize that expansion. The company's mandate centers on prestige non-fiction and documentary projects with cultural significance, sports, social justice, and high-profile biographical subjects, alongside premium streamer partnerships with platforms including Prime Video and Audible.

Plan B's current slate reflects its appetite for difficult, emotionally complex material. The company has produced Philippa Lowthorpe's feature adaptation of "H Is For Hawk" alongside Film4, a project that Gardner has described as one that "deals with complicated emotions" and was challenging to get made. The film is being released in UK and Ireland cinemas by Lionsgate UK. Notably, Plan B has been attached to "H Is For Hawk" since 2017, a timeline that underscores the company's willingness to shepherd long-gestating prestige projects through development. Kleiner has indicated that additional UK-based projects are expected to be announced in the near term.

Material reaches Plan B primarily through established filmmaker relationships and producer partnerships, as every tracked project in the company's recent history has arrived via attached directors, co-production partners such as Film4, or through the company's existing network of representation and agency relationships. The Mediawan connection adds a Paris-based co-production corridor, and the new Plan B Europe office in London creates an additional point of contact for UK and European talent. No open submission portal or named public program is documented.

Signature peaks

  • Plan B Europe European Expansion Hub — New London-based subsidiary headed by Ed McDonald, formalizing UK and European production ambitions.
  • 60% Stake Mediawan Partnership — French media group Mediawan holds a majority stake, providing a Paris-based co-production corridor.
  • H Is For Hawk Long-Gestating Prestige — Attached since 2017, the Film4 co-production directed by Philippa Lowthorpe is now releasing in UK and Ireland cinemas via Lionsgate UK.

Mandate dimensions

Genre focus
documentary, sports documentary, non-fiction series
Territory focus
Europe (London-based)
Budget tier (observed)
Not disclosed
Access pattern
Every tracked Plan B project has reached the company through an attached filmmaker, a named co-production partner such as Film4, or through the company's existing network of agency and producer relationships. The newly launched Plan B Europe office in London, headed by Ed McDonald, and the Mediawan co-production corridor in Paris represent documented structural routes for UK and European talent; no open submission portal or named public program is documented.
Deal structure
Plan B structures its work primarily as co-productions and development partnerships, attaching to projects alongside financiers and funding bodies such as Film4, with distribution handled by separate partners such as Lionsgate UK. Premium streamer partnerships with platforms including Prime Video and Audible are part of the company's documented deal framework.

Market context

With a new London base, a Mediawan partnership, and a Film4 co-production in UK cinemas, Plan B is repositioning itself as a genuinely transatlantic production force.

Plan B Entertainment occupies a distinctive position in the prestige production landscape: a company with deep roots in awards-caliber American filmmaking that is now actively building a European footprint. Mediawan, the French media group, holds a 60% stake in Plan B, giving the company a structural connection to Paris-based production infrastructure. That relationship, combined with the launch of Plan B Europe, a new London-based subsidiary headed by Ed McDonald, signals a deliberate strategic pivot toward global production. Co-CEO Dede Gardner has described the company's philosophy as loving "making things all over the world," while co-CEO Jeremy Kleiner has characterized the UK and Europe as genuine growth areas, noting that the timing "feels like the right moment" to formalize that expansion. The company's mandate centers on prestige non-fiction and documentary projects with cultural significance, sports, social justice, and high-profile biographical subjects, alongside premium streamer partnerships with platforms including Prime Video and Audible.

Common questions about Plan B Entertainment

Does Plan B Entertainment accept unsolicited scripts?

No unsolicited submission pathway is documented for Plan B Entertainment. Every tracked project in the company's recent history has arrived through established filmmaker relationships, co-production partners such as Film4, or existing agency and representation networks. The launch of Plan B Europe in London may create new points of contact for UK and European talent, but no named open call or public submission portal has been announced.

How does Plan B Entertainment attach to or develop projects?

Plan B typically develops projects through long-term filmmaker relationships and co-production partnerships. The company's attachment to 'H Is For Hawk' dates to 2017, illustrating its willingness to shepherd complex prestige material through extended development cycles. Co-productions with partners such as Film4 are a documented route, and the Mediawan relationship adds a Paris-based production corridor. Projects tend to arrive with an attached director or through an established producer relationship.

What is Plan B Entertainment currently producing or developing?

Plan B's most visible current project is 'H Is For Hawk,' a feature adaptation directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and co-produced with Film4, now releasing in UK and Ireland cinemas through Lionsgate UK. The company's mandate emphasizes prestige non-fiction, documentary, sports, social justice, and high-profile biographical subjects, with premium streamer partnerships including Prime Video and Audible. Co-CEO Jeremy Kleiner has indicated additional UK-based projects are expected to be announced shortly.

Who are the key creative leaders at Plan B Entertainment?

Plan B Entertainment is co-led by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, both of whom have been publicly vocal about the company's global expansion strategy. Ed McDonald heads the newly launched Plan B Europe subsidiary in London. Gardner has emphasized the company's international approach, citing partnerships through Mediawan's 60% stake and a philosophy of making projects across multiple territories. Twelve decision makers are currently tracked by ScriptMatch across the organization.

How do I get my project in front of Plan B Entertainment?

The most documented route to Plan B is through an attached filmmaker or a co-production partner with an existing relationship to the company. Film4 served as a co-production partner on 'H Is For Hawk,' suggesting that UK funding bodies and established co-producers represent a viable corridor. The new Plan B Europe office in London, headed by Ed McDonald, may offer an additional access point for UK and European talent, though no formal submission program has been announced.

Is Plan B Entertainment currently active?

Yes. Plan B is actively producing and expanding. 'H Is For Hawk' is currently in UK and Ireland cinemas, and the company has formally launched Plan B Europe, a London-based subsidiary, signaling a significant strategic push into UK and European production. Co-CEO Jeremy Kleiner has publicly stated that more UK-based project announcements are forthcoming. ScriptMatch's latest signal for the company is dated September 2026, confirming ongoing activity.

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