GFM Films is a London based film company whose principal aim is to develop, produce, finance and sell independent movies and television films & series.

 

Founded in March 2011 by Guy Collins, Fred Hedman and Michael Ryan, the company takes film & television projects from development through to completion and delivery to distributors. 

 

The 3 partners broadly divide their activities as follows: Fred Hedman – distribution sales & licensing; Michael Ryan – new project development & creative control; and Guy Collins – financing and management.  In addition, a fourth corporate member, Hencohbla Ltd, joined the partnership in 2011.  They are supported by an expanding team, including Amanda Kerridge (Marketing Director), Edo Bussi (Sales Director) and Eamon Sullivan (Finance Director).

 

Collins and Ryan have between them financed, sold and produced over 200 films, including  'The Wild Geese', ‘The English Patient’, ‘The General’, ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’, ‘The Osterman Weekend’, the ‘Highlander’ series, 'Planet 51' and with Hedman, Toei Animation's 'Harlock',  ‘Absolutely Anything’ starring Simon Pegg and high octane action thriller 'Stratton' starring Dominic Cooper which receives its UK release on 1 September 2017.

 

Current slate titles include 'All The Devil's Men' starring Milo Gibson & William Fichtner, 'The Last Witness' starring Alex Pettyfer, family animation 'Duck Duck Goose' featuring the voices of Zendaya & Jim Gaffigan and colourful animated film 'Here Comes The Grump'.