Fremantle Lays Off All Staff at ‘Wreck’ Producer Euston Films, Newly-Launched Doc Label Undeniable

As a seasoned movie enthusiast with decades of industry insights tucked under my belt, I must say, the recent news of layoffs at Euston Films and Undeniable by Fremantle leaves me with a bittersweet taste – like an undercooked popcorn that’s still delicious but lacks the satisfying crunch.

Fremantle has dismissed all employees from both Euston Films, a drama producer, and Undeniable, a documentary label.)

A representative from Fremantle stated, “In our continuous efforts towards strategic development, we’re consistently evaluating steps to improve efficiency, coordination, and streamlining of our business operations. This is to position us optimally for future prosperity and growth, while consistently providing top-tier creativity and international-quality content to our esteemed partners and clients worldwide.”

“In light of our industry’s ongoing transformation, it is necessary for us to adapt as well. With that thought in mind, we have taken a challenging step to bring changes within Fremantle. We are grateful to our team members who have created exceptional, award-winning content and we wish them nothing but success in their future endeavors.”

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Euston Films, known for series like “Wreck” and the upcoming “Nightsleeper,” was initially established in 1971 as a subsidiary of Thames Television, producing popular shows such as “The Sweeney” from the ’70s. After closing down in 1994, it was Fremantle, who acquired Thames in 2001, that brought Euston Films back to life in 2014 under the leadership of managing director Kate Harwood

Undeniable, a brand new label, was introduced last March under the supervision of Mandy Chang, who heads Fremantle’s global docs division. Its mission was to create and distribute high-quality documentaries. This year alone, the label has released several documentaries such as Chris Smith’s “Devo,” which focuses on the new wave band, and Penny Lane’s “Mrs. America,” which delves into the Mrs. America beauty pageant

Chang, Harwood and Harwood’s co-MD Noemi Spanos are among those leaving.

Kate Harwood and Noemi Spanos expressed their gratitude towards the teams, talents, and broadcasters they’ve collaborated with during the past ten years at Euston Films. They also thanked Fremantle for their trust in them. In a statement, they shared that they are proud of the seven original series they produced and eagerly anticipate new projects and adventures ahead

Chang expressed, “I’m honored to have contributed to establishing and growing Fremantle’s documentary division and to founding and managing their premium label, Undeniable. Yet, it’s time for me to shift gears and concentrate on my own collection of independent documentaries. The variety of films and individuals I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with – even my own team – has been a source of great joy. It has been an honor working alongside Fremantle’s international documentary labels, and I wish them continued success in their future endeavors.”

Deadline first reported the news of the redundancies.

2024-09-05 13:48

Fremantle Lays Off All Staff at ‘Wreck’ Producer Euston Films, Newly-Launched Doc Label Undeniable

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