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Walter Presents team launch new drama venture Eagle Eye

The three founders and creative team behind Walter Presents – Walter Iuzzolino, Jo McGrath and Jason Thorp – are launching new drama venture Eagle Eye Drama.

Eagle Eye Drama will focus on producing English-language drama series inspired by hit
foreign language shows they have discovered and championed on Walter Presents channels around the world. The venture has the full backing of Channel 4 who will be investing through its Indie Growth Fund and taking a minority stake in the new company.

With several dramas on their development slate and having already won two commissions from two broadcasters, Eagle Eye Drama will announce the first projects in early 2020.

Walter Iuzzolino, CEO of Eagle Eye Drama says:

ā€œWalter Presents is uniquely placed to spot drama series with the potential to become stand out brands on the international stage and to identify the European creatives with the talent to produce beautifully crafted stories. The next logical step for us is to bring together the best drama ideas from around the world and the most inspiring production talent who can re-imagine them for a mainstream English-speaking audience.ā€

Alex Mahon, CEO of Channel 4 says:

ā€œWalterā€™s passion, expertise and understanding of tastes in global TV drama isĀ  unrivalled, demonstrated by the huge success of Walter Presents. Weā€™re very excited to extend our successful partnership with Walter, Jo and Jason as they expand into production to bring foreign TV gems even closer to British audiences through this innovative venture.ā€

Alongside the new venture the trio will continue to work across Walter Presents, as the
successful global drama streaming service now in seven countries, continues to roll out into new territories.

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
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Pip is the owner and Editor of Entertainment Focus, and the Managing Director of PiƱata Media. With over 19 years of journalism experience, Pip has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world. He is also a qualified digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.

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