Boldprint Studios and Diving Bell have officially partnered to develop a slate of original digital video content, uniting to shape the next wave of culturally relevant, entertainment-led storytelling. The collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between the two businesses, who share a creative space in Brixton, South London. Combining Diving Bell’s reputation for representing generation-defining digital talent and its strategic ties to global brands, with Boldprint’s award-winning expertise in format creation and production - led by CEO Phil Harris, alongside Creative Director Lou Hutchinson - the partnership will focus on developing talent-led, culturally sharp formats built for digital-first audiences across multiple platforms with several projects are already in the pipeline.
Diving Bell recently released Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf, a Universal Pictures film. The movie debuted in cinemas, featuring co-founders Justin Girdler and Kim Butler, documenting their journey managing the rise of cultural figure Munroe Bergdorf and her significant impact on LGBTQIA+ visibility in the UK and beyond. Boldprint’s debut commission, Channel 4 documentary Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones, sparked a national conversation on teen smartphone usage and has been nominated for the Best Popular Factual award at The Edinburgh TV Festival, and presenters Matt and Emma Willis have been longlisted for a prestigious Grierson award for their outstanding contribution.
Justin Girdler & Kim Butler, Co-Founders, Diving Bell say: "We have loved working across various content opportunities with brands, networks, and platforms alongside our talent and have been looking for a way to grab the bull by the horns and start making more content ourselves. Boldprint share our passion for intelligent, impactful storytelling. They are fast-moving, creative, and great fun to work with! The perfect production partners to help us take things forward.
Phil Harris, CEO & Founder, Boldprint Studios adds: "This partnership is rooted in shared values and creative trust....with Diving Bell's unmatched instinct for talent
and our experience in format and execution....we’re excited about what’s coming next."
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For more information, please contact: Nicola Moon, nicola.moon@fremantle.com
About Boldprint Studios
Boldprint was launched in 2024 by CEO and Founder Phil Harris. Alongside Creative Director Lou Hutchinson and Head of Production Sharon Fuller, the company is focused on delivering fresh, innovative, and (of course) BOLD unscripted global formats with the best talent, on and off screen. Fremantle distributes BOLDPRINT’s formats and finished programmes internationally. About Diving Bell Diving Bell, an independent talent management company founded in Brixton, London, in 2017, are the instrumental force behind multiple generation-defining creators, authors, artists, and broadcasters. DB has strategically facilitated and delivered numerous award-winning achievements for its talent roster, including: feature-length cinema films, record-breaking book sales, millions of podcast downloads, international magazine covers, hundreds of millions of digital impressions, sold-out live shows, and millions in brand partnership revenue.
