Three-time Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Kim Wolhuter, has signed with ITV Studios Australia to make several blue chip wildlife documentaries. Kim Wolhuter Wolhuter grew up in the wilds of Africa, where his father, Henry, was head ranger at Kruger National Park. Wolhuter’s grandfather, Harry – the first ranger at Kruger – is a legend in southern Africa for being the only man ever to single-handedly kill an adult male lion with a knife, defending himself after it … [Read more...] about ITV Studios and Wolhuter develop wildlife documentaries
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Micah Hewson promoted at ITV Studios Australia
Micah Hewson has been promoted to Head of Development at ITV Studios Australia, effective immediately, reporting to Ben Ulm, the newly appointed Head of Content. Hewson will work closely with Ben Ulm and other genre heads to develop innovative programming and third party opportunities with broadcasters. Hewson refined his craft for producing, creating and adapting television formats at Southern Star Entertainment (Endemol) as an executive producer working with Australian free-to-air … [Read more...] about Micah Hewson promoted at ITV Studios Australia
Ben Ulm appointed Head of Content at ITV Studios Australia
Signalling its commitment to the television market, the UK broadcaster and production company, under Jacoby's leadership, has created this new position to further cultivate ITV Studios as a leading content producer in Australia. Over his 30-year television career, Ulm has developed and produced content for all Australian free-to-air networks, subscription television, UK broadcasters as well as U.S. networks overseeing factual, entertainment, reality, and lifestyle productions. Ulm most recently … [Read more...] about Ben Ulm appointed Head of Content at ITV Studios Australia
Anita Jacoby appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia
Anita Jacoby, one of Australia’s most experienced and respected television executives, has been appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia. In a career spanning 30 years, she has created content for every major TV network in Australia. Most recently, Anita was a key executive at Zapruder’s other films, overseeing a slate of original programmes including the award-winning Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, Elders, AFP and The Gruen Transfer, which achieved ABC’s highest … [Read more...] about Anita Jacoby appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia