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Launched in February 2009 and based in South Wales and London, Artists Studio works with scriptwriters, authors and other originators of intellectual property in innovative partnerships which empower those creators with a far greater control of their work than in conventional UK production models. Artists Studio offers a tailored service to creators, following its key principles of transparency, flexibility and commercial efficiency. It provides an effective business infrastructure with originators at the heart, allowing as much (or as little) involvement in each and every stage of development, production and exploitation as he or she wishes. This infrastructure is provided by an experienced team, including producers and executive producers of award-winning programmes such as Cracker, Prime Suspect, Sunday and The Last Enemy, who have expertise in film and television development, production, financing, business affairs and accountancy. Artists Studio offers an environment in which writers and other creators can develop their skills as showrunners, a role which has proved so successful in the US but which writers in the UK have, until now, been rarely afforded. The commercial deal is simple; in a non-exclusive agreement - allowing creators to continue to work with production companies, broadcasters and other suppliers as they wish - an originator will partner with Artists Studio for a specific project and receive an agreed split of revenue from its production and exploitation. It will be a deal that no production company will be able to match. For further information please