Studio71 UK, a Red Arrow Studios subsidiary, has hired Joe Varley as director of development.
In his new position, Varley will lead the expansion of Studio71 UK’s development slate, across comedy entertainment, factual and scripted comedy, reporting to Jody Smith, Studio71 UK VP creative director.
Varley joins the team with over a decade of experience. Previously, he has held development executive roles at Fulwell73 and Wonder TV Productions, and head of development at Endemol-owned Zeppotron and Tiger Aspect.
His credits include BAFTA-winning “Fonejacker” (E4/C4) and “Facejacker” (C4) as well as developing BAFTA-winning “Murder in Successville” (BBC Three), “Drunk History UK” (Comedy Central), viral hit “Little Prankers” (BBC Three), and he is the creator of ITV’s “Dinner Date” format. Throughout his career, he has created, developed and produced television programs for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Comedy Central, and has multiple other production credits under his...
In his new position, Varley will lead the expansion of Studio71 UK’s development slate, across comedy entertainment, factual and scripted comedy, reporting to Jody Smith, Studio71 UK VP creative director.
Varley joins the team with over a decade of experience. Previously, he has held development executive roles at Fulwell73 and Wonder TV Productions, and head of development at Endemol-owned Zeppotron and Tiger Aspect.
His credits include BAFTA-winning “Fonejacker” (E4/C4) and “Facejacker” (C4) as well as developing BAFTA-winning “Murder in Successville” (BBC Three), “Drunk History UK” (Comedy Central), viral hit “Little Prankers” (BBC Three), and he is the creator of ITV’s “Dinner Date” format. Throughout his career, he has created, developed and produced television programs for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Comedy Central, and has multiple other production credits under his...
- 5/22/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Red Arrow Studios-backed Studio71 has hired Joe Varley as its first UK director of development.
He joins from Brown Bred Productions, which he co-founded in 2018 after previous roles at Endemol Shine Group’s Zeppotron, All3Media’s Objective Media Group, Tiger Aspect and Fulwell73.
Varley will spearhead Studio71 UK’s development slate across comedy entertainment, factual and scripted comedy, reporting to creative director Jody Smith. The company currently makes History UK series Forged With Steele, as well as TLC’s YouTube show Countdown To I Do.
Smith said: “Joe’s passion for new talent and ability to develop smart, funny ideas makes him the perfect fit for Studio71.” Varley added: “While it may be a while before we can all brainstorm in the same room again, now is an incredibly exciting time to join such a fresh thinking company.”...
He joins from Brown Bred Productions, which he co-founded in 2018 after previous roles at Endemol Shine Group’s Zeppotron, All3Media’s Objective Media Group, Tiger Aspect and Fulwell73.
Varley will spearhead Studio71 UK’s development slate across comedy entertainment, factual and scripted comedy, reporting to creative director Jody Smith. The company currently makes History UK series Forged With Steele, as well as TLC’s YouTube show Countdown To I Do.
Smith said: “Joe’s passion for new talent and ability to develop smart, funny ideas makes him the perfect fit for Studio71.” Varley added: “While it may be a while before we can all brainstorm in the same room again, now is an incredibly exciting time to join such a fresh thinking company.”...
- 5/22/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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