In a significant move, Fremantle has appointed Mark Reynolds as its permanent Global Head of Documentaries. Previously serving in an interim capacity, Reynolds took on the role after Mandy Chang stepped back to focus on Fremantle’s label, Undeniable.
Background and Experience
Before joining Fremantle, Reynolds had a distinguished career at BBC Studios, where he was the Unscripted Portfolio Director. His work there involved shaping the strategy for factual content meant for global distribution. Notably, Reynolds was instrumental in delivering commercial and content strategies for BBC Worldwide
. He even spent time consulting before officially coming on board at Fremantle.
A Driving Force for Premium Documentaries
Speaking about the appointment, Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO Continental Europe of Fremantle, said, Mark has been a key member of the Fremantle family since he joined earlier this year, and I am delighted he has taken this role.
Scrosati emphasized that with Reynolds’ extensive commercial expertise, he would continue to lead Fremantle’s efforts in producing premium documentary content.
Mandy Chang’s Transition
Mandy Chang, who has held the position of Global Head of Documents for more than two years
, stepped back recently to focus solely on her role at Undeniable. This move allowed the talented team at Fremantle to bring in Reynolds full-time. Chang previously orchestrated multiple high-profile projects and her expertise will undeniably benefit Undeniable’s future endeavors.
Diverse Portfolio Under Reynolds’ Leadership
The announcement of Reynolds comes at a time when Fremantle is building upon its vast portfolio. The company owns more than 20 documentary labels, including notable ones like 72 Films—which produced ‘Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story’—and Wildstar Films. When discussing his new position, Reynolds expressed excitement over continuing his work with Fremantle, stating that he looks forward to collaborating with some of the industry’s most innovative storytellers.
One of the upcoming projects under this banner includes a documentary based on Ruth Wilson’s one-woman play, The Second Woman, providing another example of the compelling content overseen by Fremantle.
A Promising Future Ahead
Reflecting on his new role, Reynolds said, Estoy entusiasmado de continuar mi función en Fremantle trabajando con un equipo tan experimentado y talentoso. Espero seguir colaborando con algunos de los mejores y más innovadores storytellers del mundo.
This aligns perfectly with Fremantle’s mission to push boundaries in documentary filmmaking, targeting diverse and impactful storytelling across global markets.
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