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Raw brings in ex-BBC Film exec to bolster features arm

Close-up of producer Sam Gordon who has just joined production company Raw TV
Sam Gordon, via Raw TV

Sam Gordon joins Tinder Swindler indie as it expands scripted output.

Raw TV has bolstered its features and scripted department with the addition of former Baby Cow and BBC Film exec Sam Gordon as producer/executive producer.

Gordon joins the The Tinder Swindler indie at a time of growth in its scripted and features output, with upcoming feature film Crime 101 for Amazon MGM Studios being co-produced with Working Title. The indie was also behind feature docs Three Identical Strangers and The Imposter and films Encounter and Dream Horse.

He moves from his role as development producer at Brouhaha Entertainment, which he joined in 2021. While there he worked on this year’s feature Firebrand and co-produced Motel Destino, which launched at official competition at Cannes 2024. Prior to Brouhaha, he was head of development ant Brassic and Pride indie Calamity Films and also held development roles at Baby Cow and BBC Films. His credits also include feature films Philomena, Judy and Benediction.

In the new role, he will work with head All3Media-backed Raw’s head of scripted TV Sara Murray, filmmakers Bart Layton and Tim Wardle and its senior creative team. He will report to chief exec Joely Fether and chief creative officer Dimitri Doganis.

Doganis said: “Having collaborated with Sam during his time at BBC Film, I’m delighted to welcome him to the team at Raw as we continue to grow our ambitions in the film and scripted space. It’s an incredibly exciting time for us and Sam’s experience and energy will be a perfect fit.”

Gordon added: “Raw has long been a trailblazer and is home to some of the most exciting filmmakers in the UK today; with their in-house talent, unique access to IP and impeccable taste, the possibilities really are limitless.”

This article first appeared on our sister site, Broadcast.

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