ABOUT

Big Safari is a film and television production company based in the UK, founded by

industry veterans Richard Kondal and Patrick Fischer. With over 15 years of experience

producing and executive producing 85 films and television series, the team at Big Safari

has a wealth of expertise in co-production, film finance, and post-production.

OUR TEAM

Richard Kondal

(Managing Director, Producer)

Richard Kondal is the Managing Director and Producer at Big Safari, where he leads the company’s creative and commercial direction. With a background in film and series storytelling, Richard brings a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project, working closely with creative teams and partners from development through delivery.

 

His producing credits include the Nick Frost thriller Get Away (2024), the Amazon period drama Boundless (2022), the reimagined romantic epic Juliet & Romeo (2025), and most recently boxing biopic Giant (2025). Across these projects, Richard has built a reputation for smart and cost-effective co-productions while championing and pushing each project’s creative vision all the way to delivery.

 

Alongside his role as Managing Director, Richard remains deeply involved in production, ensuring Big Safari delivers work that is both creatively ambitious and commercially effective.

Alexandra Bentley

(Producer)

With over two decades of experience, Alexandra Bentley is a producer defined by her ability to bridge the gap between ambitious creative vision and strategic commercial execution. Beginning her career at Warner Brothers and Twentieth Century Fox, she developed a deep understanding of theatrical distribution before transitioning into production, where she has spent over a decade bringing ambitious projects to life.

Alexandra has produced feature films that have achieved international distribution, including psychological thriller The Last Showing (Sony Pictures), starring Robert Englund and Finn Jones, and family adventure The Four Warriors (Lionsgate). She has co-produced projects with Academy Award winners Mira Sorvino and Anjelica Huston, demonstrating her ability to attract and collaborate with world class talent.

Patrick Fischer

(Producer)

Patrick Fischer has been producing and executive producing film and television since 2006. Over the past two decades, he has produced or executive produced more than 75 projects, with a particular focus on financing, structuring, and closing the commercial deals that bring film and television projects to greenlight.

 

His notable credits include the BAFTA-winning debut Under the Shadow, the critically acclaimed documentary McQueenabout the late fashion icon, the Netflix hit Mary, and the recent crocodile survival thriller The Bayou. Across these projects, Patrick has built a reputation for combining creative insight with strong commercial and financial expertise.

 

At Big Safari, Patrick is able to fully indulge his passion for storytelling while bundling his producing and financing skills to help co-productions thrive and reach their full potential.