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Farhoud Meybodi is launching Ritual Arts, a new production company, and has secured a first-look deal with Wayfarer Studios, the independent studio co-founded by Justin Baldoni and Steve Sarowitz. The company will focus on storytelling that inspires culture change through purpose-driven television and film.
An award-winning writer, director, and executive producer, Meybodi recently worked on “My Last Days,” a docuseries about people living with a terminal illness that is currently in Season 5 on the CW Network. Meybodi previously co-founded Wayfarer Entertainment with Ahmed Musiol and Justin Baldoni, and the trio has teamed up on a variety of commercials, films and television shows. Meybodi is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Television Academy, and is also a board member of the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood Bureau.
“During these divisive times, it’s critical that we, the creative community, break free from our echo chambers and...
An award-winning writer, director, and executive producer, Meybodi recently worked on “My Last Days,” a docuseries about people living with a terminal illness that is currently in Season 5 on the CW Network. Meybodi previously co-founded Wayfarer Entertainment with Ahmed Musiol and Justin Baldoni, and the trio has teamed up on a variety of commercials, films and television shows. Meybodi is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Television Academy, and is also a board member of the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood Bureau.
“During these divisive times, it’s critical that we, the creative community, break free from our echo chambers and...
- 7/11/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
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“Jane the Virgin” star Justin Baldoni has struck a deal with a private investor to sell a majority stake in his Wayfarer Entertainment banner to a private investor based in Chicago.
The transaction also calls for the investor, whose name was not disclosed, to establish a $25 million fund to produce content that is in keeping with Wayfarer’s mission of creating content that “brings people together.”
Wayfarer said the company was valued at $10 million in the deal with the investment fund dubbed 4sbay. Baldoni said the influx of capital has come from a wealthy individual focused on impact investing. With the new stake in hand, Los Angeles-based Wayfarer plans to expand from its current staff of about eight employees to a larger and more diversified production operation. The company is in the midst of searching for a CEO and other C-suite executives. It’s also looking for new office space...
The transaction also calls for the investor, whose name was not disclosed, to establish a $25 million fund to produce content that is in keeping with Wayfarer’s mission of creating content that “brings people together.”
Wayfarer said the company was valued at $10 million in the deal with the investment fund dubbed 4sbay. Baldoni said the influx of capital has come from a wealthy individual focused on impact investing. With the new stake in hand, Los Angeles-based Wayfarer plans to expand from its current staff of about eight employees to a larger and more diversified production operation. The company is in the midst of searching for a CEO and other C-suite executives. It’s also looking for new office space...
- 1/30/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Wayfarer Entertainment, the production outfit specializing in inspirational content that was co-founded by Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni, has sold a majority equity stake to a private investment fund called 4sbay.
The investment values Wayfarer at $10 million. 4sbay’s funds will also be directed toward a new $25 million content fund, with Wayfarer looking to launch a more fully developed studio. The company has already managed to set up TV, digital and film projects with the likes of CBS Films, Warner Bros. and the CW.
Describing itself as “a family office dedicated to mission and impact related investments to stem the gap between racial, social and economic inequalities,” 4sbay said its chief investment officer, Jim Casselbury, is now the interim CEO of Wayfarer.
“I’m so proud of the content we’ve created at Wayfarer Entertainment over the past five years and I’m overjoyed by the impact our projects have brought to the world,...
The investment values Wayfarer at $10 million. 4sbay’s funds will also be directed toward a new $25 million content fund, with Wayfarer looking to launch a more fully developed studio. The company has already managed to set up TV, digital and film projects with the likes of CBS Films, Warner Bros. and the CW.
Describing itself as “a family office dedicated to mission and impact related investments to stem the gap between racial, social and economic inequalities,” 4sbay said its chief investment officer, Jim Casselbury, is now the interim CEO of Wayfarer.
“I’m so proud of the content we’ve created at Wayfarer Entertainment over the past five years and I’m overjoyed by the impact our projects have brought to the world,...
- 1/30/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
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“Jane the Virgin” actor Justin Baldoni’s media company Wayfarer Entertainment has been acquired by 4S Bay and has in the process established a $25 million “social impact” content fund, the companies announced Wednesday.
4S Bay acquired a majority equity stake in Wayfarer at a $10 million valuation to form the affiliate Sg Wayfarer, LLC, and they set up the initial investment of $25 million to create social cause-driven shows and content with focusing on “highlighting inspiration, unity and the power of human connection.”
Wayfarer is also in talks to launch a studio to oversee these efforts and is currently soliciting a studio head.
Also Read: Justin Baldoni's Inspirational Docuseries 'My Last Days' Gets Premiere Date, Trailer at CW (Video)
“I’m so proud of the content we’ve created at Wayfarer Entertainment over the past five years and I’m overjoyed by the impact our projects have brought to the world,...
4S Bay acquired a majority equity stake in Wayfarer at a $10 million valuation to form the affiliate Sg Wayfarer, LLC, and they set up the initial investment of $25 million to create social cause-driven shows and content with focusing on “highlighting inspiration, unity and the power of human connection.”
Wayfarer is also in talks to launch a studio to oversee these efforts and is currently soliciting a studio head.
Also Read: Justin Baldoni's Inspirational Docuseries 'My Last Days' Gets Premiere Date, Trailer at CW (Video)
“I’m so proud of the content we’ve created at Wayfarer Entertainment over the past five years and I’m overjoyed by the impact our projects have brought to the world,...
- 1/30/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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