Who we are
A brand-new international drama production company from BAFTA award-winning director James Strong (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Broadchurch, Liar, Vigil), BAFTA award-winning producer Loretta Preece (Casualty, Doctors, The Sister Boniface Mysteries), and leading UK TV executive Matt Tombs (BBC, ITV, UKTV, Viacom).
Strong Film + Television is driven by a passion for scripted audiences, bringing James, Loretta, and Matt’s extensive experience of working upon many of UK TV’s most popular and enduring drama series of the last twenty-five years to champion the next generation of thrilling, character-led, distinctive high-end drama.
OUR MISSION
Loretta Preece
James Strong
Matt Tombs
Founded in November 2020 by James and Matt, Strong Film + Television is the exclusive home for the development of all of leading UK director Strong’s original ideas. They are joined by Loretta, an ex-BBC executive of 20 years, who brings with her not only a passion for sourcing IP and book adaptations, but also her own slate of original projects.
Shows
Strong Film + Television is developing shows with a broad and diverse range of writers from the highly established through to brand new, up and coming talent.
Studiocanal
Press Release
NEWS / 01
Studiocanal has invested in UK scripted indie Strong Film + Television led by award winning Broadchurch, Liar and Vigil creative announces new commission.
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New Logo
and Website
NEWS / 02
Strong Film + Television today launches its new website and animated logo.
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Words of War Press Release
NEWS / 03
Words of War, directed by James Strong, being lined up for US theatrical release in early 2025.
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Groundbreaking
James’ most recent show – Mr Bates vs the Post Office – centred on the story of sub-postmaster Alan Bates, played by Toby Jones, who led and won a lengthy legal battle with the Post Office paving the way for dozens of wrongful convictions to be overturned.