Film4 signs development deal with Jonathan Glazer

5 February 2015

Film4 has announced a development deal with Under the Skin director Jonathan Glazer, continuing its longstanding relationship with the acclaimed British filmmaker.

David Kosse, Director of Film4, says: “Jonathan is one of the most visionary directors in the world, let alone the UK.   He epitomises Film4’s ethos of ground-breaking, distinctive, authored film, and I’m looking forward to continuing what has already been a close and collaborative relationship between him and Film4.”

Film4 and Glazer’s most recent film Under the Skin was heralded “a masterpiece” by critics, named the Best Film of 2014 by The Guardian, and is nominated for Outstanding British Film at this year’s BAFTAs.

Film4 previously collaborated with Glazer on Sexy Beast, his directorial debut in 2000 which has since achieved iconic British film status.

Glazer is currently working on a number of development ideas with Film4 alongside his Under the Skin producer Jim Wilson.  

About Film4

Film4 is Channel 4 Television’s feature film division. Film4 develops and co-finances films and is known for working with the most distinctive and innovative talent in the UK, whether new or established.  

Film4’s recent releases include Mike Leigh’s Mr.Turner, Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, Lone Sherfig’s The Riot Club, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris’s Inbetweeners 2 and Yann Demange’s ’71.

Forthcoming releases include Peter Strickland’s The Duke of Burgundy, Louise Osmond’s Dark Horse, Anton Corbijn’s Life, Sarah Gavron’s Suffragette, Todd Haynes’ Carol, Justin Kurzel’s MacBeth, Debbie Tucker Green’s Second Coming, John Maclean’s Slow West and Andrew Haigh’s 45 Years.