, is extending its reach to the UK. The prolific indie player is partnering with former eOne Head of Scriptedand former eOne VP of Scripted Arielle Gottlieb to launch a new London-based production outfit. The company has yet to be named.
Williams, who will join as Managing Director, and Gottlieb, who will join as Creative Director, will focus on working with premium drama creators to create ambitious English-language content for a global audience. The duo will also aim to bring more female-led content to the Federation slate. The new venture currently has a slate of high-profile projects currently in development, which are expected to be announced shortly. The company will develop, produce and invest in drama for TV and film and says it will offer flexibility for creators beyond the traditional in-house production model. It’s actively eyeing co-productions, co-financing and distribution opportunities.
“The UK has always been on our radar but it was crucial we secured the right kind of talent to steer this new operation,” said Breton. “Both Polly and Arielle are dynamic executives with impressive track records who will be able to bring exceptional, original content to the company. We are absolutely delighted to welcome them to our ‘federation’ network.”Williams added: “I am thrilled to be partnering with the brilliant Arielle in this new venture.
Williams was previously Head of Scripted for eOne where she built a diverse, premium slate with partners in the UK, Europe and U.S. During her tenure, she developedwith Eleven Film for the BBC and Netflix. She also shepherded an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s, which is now in a late stage of development and she developed an adaption of Amor Towles’