48 Films is a production company founded by Dame Heather Rabbatts and Branwen Prestwood Smith, dedicated to championing powerful storytelling across film and television. Branwen Prestwood Smith’s producing credits include The Mauritanian, which received five BAFTA nominations and won Best Supporting Actress for Jodie Foster at the Golden Globe Awards.
Dame Heather Rabbatts is a British lawyer, business leader, and public official who has championed diversity and governance reform, notably serving as the first woman on the board of The Football Association and contributing to the UK film industry through leadership roles including chair of Time's Up UK and senior positions within UK Film Council.
Founded on the principle that exceptional stories come in all shapes and sizes, 48 Films is committed to developing bold, distinctive projects from a wide range of voices. The company’s diverse slate reflects a passion for original storytelling and a belief in creating meaningful, globally resonant projects.