Liz Trubridge, the Emmy-winning producer of Downton Abbey, is teaming up with actor Matt Barber to establish a new production company, New Empire Pictures. According to Deadline exclusive report, the venture promises to deliver top-tier television and film projects, blending strategic financing with creative ingenuity and targeted sales strategies.
New Empire Pictures aims to be a hub for high-quality cross-media projects, supporting content from development through production and distribution. Edoardo Bussi of Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment has joined the team as Strategic Sales Consultant, adding his expertise to the company’s ambitious vision.
“By fostering sustainable investment partnerships and collaborating with exceptional associates to develop and support projects through the entire production process, we aim to accelerate green lights for the very best content available,” said Barber, who played Atticus Aldridge in Season 5 of Downton Abbey.
Trubridge brings an impressive résumé to the table. She earned an Emmy in 2011 for Downton Abbey and was instrumental in the series’ success, working on both the show and its film adaptations. Her recent work includes producing Peacock and Sky’s Lockerbie: A Search for Truth. Over her career, she has received three BAFTA nominations for Downton Abbey, A Short Stay in Switzerland, and The Riff Raff Element.
Barber, who previously collaborated with Trubridge on Downton Abbey, has past credits in projects like Being Human and Dracula. The pair previously ran Malimi Productions, a smaller indie company, before deciding to expand their ambitions with New Empire Pictures.
Trubridge described the venture as a space for innovation and mentorship. “New Empire Pictures aims to be a nurturing and creative hub for the best and most exciting ambitious stories. As part of that creative process, they are committed to championing creative opportunities for those entering the industry,” she said.
The launch comes at a time when former Downton Abbey commissioner Laura Mackie is stepping down from her leadership role at Mainstreet Pictures. With New Empire Pictures, Trubridge and Barber are positioning themselves as key players in the next wave of British storytelling.
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