A closer look at “Nick Curwin, Founder of Dragonfly and The Garden, Retires from Indie Incubator Matisse”, exactly as the source publishes it. Nick Curwin, the founder of two acclaimed British production companies, Dragonfly and The Garden, is stepping down from Matisse, the indie incubator he co-founded. Matisse, which has nurtured emerging production houses such as Dan Grabiner’s Orchard Studios and James Longman’s Jolly Octopus, will now be led solely by co-founder Scarlett Ewens. Curwin’s departure marks the end of an era for a figure who shaped British factual television, with The Garden behind hits like 24 Hours in A&E and Dragonfly known for long-running series such as Ambulance.
His retirement signals a shift for Matisse as it continues to back new talent in the competitive UK production landscape. The move underscores the ongoing evolution of Britain’s indie sector, where incubators play a key role in launching the next generation of creative companies. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.