Chief Productions Sets Kashmiri Beekeeping Doc ‘Pot of Gold’
Chief Productions, the UK-based indie, today announced the production of a new documentary titled Pot of Gold in partnership with global humanitarian relief and development charity Human Appeal. The film marks the first fully foreign film to be shot in the mountainous region of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. The film follows beekeeper Shakeel Khan who has committed his life to learn about the nature of bees and their delicate work. However, his story takes a turn following the impact of the most destructive earthquake the region has ever seen. The film is produced by Billy Offland and directed by Olivier Richomme. Colin Offland is Exec Producer, and Alan Hamilton is the writer. Colin Offland, CEO and executive producer at Chief Productions described the story as “poignant and distinctive.” He said: “It has been an eye-opening and fulfilling experience to be welcomed...
Chief Productions, the UK-based indie, today announced the production of a new documentary titled Pot of Gold in partnership with global humanitarian relief and development charity Human Appeal. The film marks the first fully foreign film to be shot in the mountainous region of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. The film follows beekeeper Shakeel Khan who has committed his life to learn about the nature of bees and their delicate work. However, his story takes a turn following the impact of the most destructive earthquake the region has ever seen. The film is produced by Billy Offland and directed by Olivier Richomme. Colin Offland is Exec Producer, and Alan Hamilton is the writer. Colin Offland, CEO and executive producer at Chief Productions described the story as “poignant and distinctive.” He said: “It has been an eye-opening and fulfilling experience to be welcomed...
- 1/25/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
ITV Studios-backed Poison Pen Studios, founded by former Bad Robot exec Ben Stephenson, has expanded its London team with a raft of new hires.
Luke Woellhaf joins as director of development, Fern McCauley joins as head of IP acquisitions and Oluchi Ezeh has been appointed development director.
In September, Stephenson tapped Preethi Mavahalli as the new creative director for the L.A. and London label.
Woellhaf, who joins from Left Bank, will work alongside Mavahalli and Stephenson, building out Poison Pen’s slate of international premium drama. He has previously developed projects including “Without Sin,” which he also assistant produced.
McCauley, who joins from Hachette, where she was head of media development, will lead strategy for sourcing prime IP from the worlds of publishing, podcasts and gaming.
Ezeh joins from Heyday TV, where she was development assistant. She previously worked at talent agency Troika and at B-Side Management.
“It...
Luke Woellhaf joins as director of development, Fern McCauley joins as head of IP acquisitions and Oluchi Ezeh has been appointed development director.
In September, Stephenson tapped Preethi Mavahalli as the new creative director for the L.A. and London label.
Woellhaf, who joins from Left Bank, will work alongside Mavahalli and Stephenson, building out Poison Pen’s slate of international premium drama. He has previously developed projects including “Without Sin,” which he also assistant produced.
McCauley, who joins from Hachette, where she was head of media development, will lead strategy for sourcing prime IP from the worlds of publishing, podcasts and gaming.
Ezeh joins from Heyday TV, where she was development assistant. She previously worked at talent agency Troika and at B-Side Management.
“It...
- 1/25/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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