Cornish-based independent production company Bosena has secured a six-figure loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, via appointed fund manager The FSE Group, to support the continued growth of its portfolio of high-end TV and film projects.
Bosena’s latest film, ROSE OF NEVADA, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and stars BAFTA nominees George MacKay (1917) and Callum Turner (Masters of the Air), has been garnering 5-star reviews with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The FSE Group has been working with Bosena since 2021, previously providing funding from the British Business Bank's Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund. Since then, the company has grown significantly, forging key relationships with industry leaders including Film4 and the British Film Institute (BFI), both of whom continue to back Bosena’s creative vision.
The latest funding will support key growth activities, including website and product development, staff expansion, and broader strategic investment to enable the business to capitalise on its recent success.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from The FSE Group,” said Denzil Monk, CEO of Bosena. “This South West Investment Fund loan will allow us to strengthen our core team and infrastructure so that we can deliver ambitious, larger-scale projects with confidence. We’re proud to create work that reflects Cornwall’s unique cultural landscape while engaging with global audiences on the most urgent and relevant issues of our time.”
Hannah Sprague, Investment Manager at The FSE Group, commented: “Denzil and the Bosena team have demonstrated a compelling combination of creative excellence and commercial acumen. Their clear vision, proven track record, and growing pipeline of high-end TV projects make this a very exciting business to support. We’re delighted to continue our partnership as they scale the business.”
Paul Jones, Senior Investment Manager, from the British Business Bank said: "Having previously backed Bosena through one of our inaugural regional funds, we're pleased to see our South West Investment Fund support them on their continued growth journey. The business is attracting top-class talent to produce award-winning content for a global marketplace, and this new investment will allow them to build on that success."
According to the BFI1, the UK’s independent film and high-end TV production sector is experiencing a period of dynamic growth, playing a major role in fuelling creative diversity and innovation. With global streamers, broadcasters, and public funders seeking distinctive voices and untold stories, companies like Bosena – rooted in local culture but with international relevance – are seen as well-placed to seize this expanding market opportunity.
As Bosena looks ahead to delivering new projects through 2025/26 and beyond, the company says it will continue to invest in platforming underrepresented stories and voices. Its award-winning work in both English and the Cornish language is increasingly drawing attention from global audiences and collaborators, further cementing Cornwall’s reputation as a centre for world-class screen content.
The purpose of the South West Investment Fund is to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across the South West. It offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from £25k to £100k, debt finance from £100k to £2m and equity investment up to £5 million.
The fund is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for South West smaller businesses, providing funds to firms that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance.