Ribeka Seyoum

Development

At Samphire Films, I develop character-driven documentaries and series for global audiences. I’m driven by a desire to authentically tell stories that explore the human condition, bring new depth to narratives of public figures and organisations and shed light on underrepresented communities. I'm excited to be part of the team bringing the next wave of stories to the screen. 

I’ve worked across the development of high-end observational and retrospective documentaries and series for global streamers and broadcasters. Drawing on my journalism experience, I spent several years at Box to Box Films, contributing across development and production on major international series including Netflix’s Emmy-winning Drive to Survive, Break Point, Six Nations: Full Contact and Sprint, as well as Amazon’s Breaking 4: Faith Kipyegon vs. The Four Minute Mile.

My work spans sport, politics, pop culture and true crime, from political assassinations in documentaries likeBenazir: Blood of a Martyr to extreme racing in Amazon's upcoming four-part series on Isle of Man TT.