British TV presenter David Olusoga has launched a brand new indie with backing from BBC Studios.
Hillgate Movies will give attention to docs and codecs each with the A Home By way of Time presenter on display screen and behind the digital camera. The indie mentioned will probably be a “co-producer reasonably than a standalone producer” permitting Olusoga to “give attention to fewer, extra bold tasks.”
Olusoga is joined at Hillgate by MD, Ben Corridor, who was beforehand World Director of Programmes at Movement Content material Group.
Hillgate launches with backing from BBC Studios within the type of a growth deal and a primary look on distribution rights. The pair have labored collectively beforehand together with a cope with Olusoga’s earlier indie, Uplands TV, which closed three years in the past.
Olusoga mentioned: “I’m excited to launch Hillgate Movies and start this new chapter of manufacturing and presenting tasks that problem, educate, and have interaction audiences. We wish to discover the untold tales from historical past, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with the forward-thinking and dynamic crew at BBC Studios.”
Kate Ward, Managing Director, Unscripted Productions at BBC Studios says – “David has a confirmed observe file of telling daring and nuanced tales from historical past that resonate globally and may drive conversations and alter views. We’re delighted to be persevering with our lengthy working relationship and sit up for persevering with success with David and Hillgate sooner or later.”
