Wildgaze Films is a leading independent film and television production company, based in London, founded and headed up by Amanda Posey, the double Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning producer.
Trespasses
Wildgaze Films recently completed its first TV series, a four-part adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s award-winning and bestselling debut novel Trespasses, about a forbidden love affair set against the backdrop of the Troubles.
Starring Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson, adapted by Ailbhe Keogan, produced by Maria Mulhall and directed by Dawn Shadforth, the series premiered on Channel 4 in November 2025, to widespread critical acclaim and was multi-nominated for the 2026 Irish Film & TV awards, including Best Drama. Co-financed by All3Media, the mini-series has been sold internationally.
Louise and Gillian also serve as Executive Producers on the series, alongside Amanda.
Joy
Wildgaze’s most recent feature film, Joy, for Netflix / Pathe, launched at the 2024 London Film Festival. Joy tells the story of the British pioneers behind the world’s first test-tube baby, Louise Brown.
Starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton & Bill Nighy, written by Jack Thorne, from a story by Rachel Mason & Jack, directed by Ben Taylor, Joy was produced by Amanda, alongside her former producing partner Finola Dwyer.
Recent notable Wildgaze films include:
Brooklyn
Adapted by Nick Hornby from Colm Toibin’s acclaimed novel, directed by John Crowley and starring Saoirse Ronan, which was nominated for three Oscars (including Best Picture) and six BAFTAs, winning Outstanding British Film.
Their Finest
A co-production with Stephen Woolley/Number 9 Films, written by Gaby Chiappe, adapted from Lissa Evans’ novel, directed by Lone Scherfig and starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.
My Nazi Legacy
AKA What Our Fathers Did: A Nazi Legacy – the award-winning feature documentary for BBC Storyville/Altitude, featuring Philippe Sands, directed by David Evans.
Earlier Wildgaze films include:
An Education
Directed by Lone Scherfig, written by Nick Hornby and starring Carey Mulligan in her breakout role, alongside Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Rosamund Pike and Emma Thompson, which was nominated for three Oscars (including Best Picture) and nine BAFTAs.
Fever Pitch
A feature film Nick Hornby adapted based on his memoir, starring Colin Firth, directed by David Evans.
A Perfect Catch
The US remake of Fever Pitch for Fox 2000, set against the backdrop of the Boston Red Sox, adapted by Lowell Ganz & Babaloo Mandel, directed by the Farrelly Brothers starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon.