Leading Australian environmental consultancy JBS&G Australia Pty ltd (JBS&G) is growing its Adelaide office, with the acquisition of the digital services division of established South Australian film production company 57 Films.

The new digital division will broaden JBS&G’s existing Digital and Creative Solutions and Corporate Affairs services to its clients nationally and enable 57 Films to focus on its original film production slate, while still providing corporate film services exclusively to JBS&G clients.

The two companies have worked closely together for many years on a number of online learning and training solutions, corporate films and visual content for clients locally and internationally.

JBS&G offers a range of environmental consulting services further supported by both an in-house Digital and Creative Solutions team as well as a Corporate Affairs consultancy, Consentium.

JBS&G Chief Executive Officer Andrew Lau said the partnership was a natural evolution for the two companies which were both feeling excited about the new chapter.

“JBS&G Australia and 57 Films have been partners for many years, delivering creative storytelling and communication outcomes for our clients. We love working with them and the work they do. Like any healthy relationship, we were ready to move to the next stage, and see this as the perfect next step for both organisations.” Andrew said.

“The current COVID-19 landscape has accelerated the need for the delivery of innovative and creative digital and online solutions for communication and engagement. The acquisition of the digital services division of 57 Films means JBS&G will be able to provide our clients with the best solutions in the market, to effectively communicate with their teams, stakeholders, clients and communities.”

“Our in-house service offering will broaden to include a range of digital learning, training and induction solutions, branded visual content, animation and fully-immersive virtual reality experiences, including off-site training, induction and safety assets.

“This acquisition also enables us to further cement our strong working partnership with 57 Films, with inside access to their corporate, documentary and feature film production services for our clients.”

57 Films is an Adelaide-based production company creating original content for both local and international audiences, through television series, documentaries and feature films.

57 Films CEO Paul Ryan said he was excited about the partnership, which will allow the company to focus on its original film and documentary production while continuing to provide corporate film services to an expanded client portfolio through JBS&G Australia.

“Having worked with JBS&G for many years, for our relationship to evolve with this mutual involvement is very exciting,” he said.

“I really look forward to the positive outcomes for both businesses and our clients, and I'm eager to see where this next phase takes us. With JBS&G acquiring our digital services division, this allows 57 Films to grow into the next stage for developing and focusing on our original IP slate.

“We have a number of factual projects and a feature film in strong development which we hope will enter into production in 2022”.

About JBS&G Australia

JBS&G is Australia’s leading environmental consultancy, with offices across Australia and nearly 300 multi-disciplined professionals. Our team are specialists in environmental assessments and approvals, contaminated land management, digital and creative solutions and corporate affairs, providing fast, capable and expert advice to clients in a range of industries. Together with our clients, we investigate, design and implement solutions to complex problems. Addressing legacy issues from previous generations one project at a time, we create better places for future generations to work, live and play. The company’s in-house Digital and Creative Solutions division works with clients to communicate a project story, build stakeholder involvement, manage risk and strengthen project outcomes.

About 57 Films

57 Films is an innovative, full-service production company headquartered within Adelaide Studios in Glenside. We operate across a suite of creative services for television, SVOD and theatrical release, and our particular passion is in original documentaries and feature films. We pride ourselves on high-production values throughout the entire process, from concept to delivery of the final product. Our approach to content is first and foremost to tell a compelling story that engages audiences.  As well as working domestically, we have been highly active in the Chinese market, partnering with and producing content for Chinese TV networks and hosting and facilitating Chinese productions in Adelaide.

MEDIA CONTACT:

For further information or media interviews, please contact:

Sylvia Rapo, JBS&G Australia 0422 113 227, sylvia.rapo@consentium.com.au

Olivia Butler, 57 Films, 08 8394 2070, olivia@57films.com.au