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Noah Media Group has secured £2 million in investment from a diverse group of backers within the technology, media, and sports sectors to support its strategic growth initiatives. Established six years ago by Chairman Barry Smith, CEO and producer John McKenna, and directors Gabriel Clarke and Torquil Jones, Noah Media Group is recognized for its notable projects including theatrical releases such as Finding Jack Charlton, Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans, and the Channel 4 broadcast of Adam Hills: Take His Legs, along with the internationally distributed title Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager via Netflix.

The newly involved stakeholders comprise industry leaders such as former Skyscanner CEO Gareth Williams, ex-President of XIX Entertainment James Clayton, Hollywood attorney Kevin Yorn, former WIRED magazine editor David Rowan, and celebrated F1 Grand Prix champion Mark Webber.

The investment will primarily be allocated towards assembling a top-tier technology team tasked with developing a data-driven evaluation engine. This advancement is aimed at enhancing Noah Media Group’s decision-making capabilities regarding film and series production globally, thereby optimizing distribution and commercial potential across all content offerings. Further, plans include constructing a comprehensive platform designed to foster transparency throughout the filmmaking lifecycle—from financing and production to distribution and marketing—eventually permitting licensing opportunities for independent filmmakers.

Barry Smith, Chairman of Noah Media Group, remarked, “This is an extremely exciting time for Noah Media Group. The investment will significantly enhance our evaluation processes, ultimately leading to more informed production and distribution choices. By identifying and connecting with a broader audience, we anticipate generating increased profitability for independent filmmakers and financiers through targeted audience engagement and the creation of internationally appealing content.”

John McKenna, CEO, added, “This new investment will empower us to make more informed decisions, helping us deliver world-class content for major streaming platforms, broadcasters, and sports federations. We are set to contribute to better effectiveness for our partners. As far as we are aware, no other independent production company is undertaking this on such a scale and we are thrilled to embark on this new chapter.”

Gareth Williams, an investor and co-founder, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Noah Media Group consistently produces exceptional films, and I am excited to be a part of this investment. The technology being developed holds the potential to introduce standard practices of internet distribution to address existing inefficiencies within the industry. I am joining an impressive group of investors in technology and media, and believe in John McKenna and his team’s capability to execute effectively as they transition into this phase of growth.”

Persons: Barry Smith, John McKenna, Gabriel Clarke, Torquil Jones, Gareth Williams, James Clayton, Kevin Yorn, David Rowan, Mark Webber
Company Names: Noah Media Group, Skyscanner, XIX Entertainment, Netflix
Titles: Finding Jack Charlton, Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans, Adam Hills: Take His Legs, Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

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