Exclusive: Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Media is partnering with Israeli production firm Tedy Productions, known for making hit shows including the original teen drama Euphoria and game show A Star Is Born.
Under the partnership, Westbrook Media and Tedy will collaborate on developing and producing globally-oriented short and mid-form programming. The banners currently have two projects in development based on formats created by Ido Rosenblum (The Debt) and Oded Tabor (A Wonderful Country), a short-form scripted series and a short-form game show.
Headed by Tmira Yardni, Tedy is one of Israel’s most prominent production houses, specializing primarily in original prime-time formats. Popular shows also include Israeli series such as Shemesh, Our Song, Comedy Store, and Danny Hollywood, which like HBO’s Euphoria, also was adapted in the U.S., this time with the CW.
“I’ve been a fan of the Tedy crew for a...
Under the partnership, Westbrook Media and Tedy will collaborate on developing and producing globally-oriented short and mid-form programming. The banners currently have two projects in development based on formats created by Ido Rosenblum (The Debt) and Oded Tabor (A Wonderful Country), a short-form scripted series and a short-form game show.
Headed by Tmira Yardni, Tedy is one of Israel’s most prominent production houses, specializing primarily in original prime-time formats. Popular shows also include Israeli series such as Shemesh, Our Song, Comedy Store, and Danny Hollywood, which like HBO’s Euphoria, also was adapted in the U.S., this time with the CW.
“I’ve been a fan of the Tedy crew for a...
- 1/26/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Westbrook Media, the digital studio arm of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s media company, has tapped three veteran execs for senior roles.
Longtime producer Sterling Milan (above left) joins the company full time as head of original content, after recently operating as an in-house executive producer, showrunning and directing series and specials for Westbrook Media originals.
Jabari Hearn (above center), previously in marketing roles at Lyft, Google and Nike, joins Westbrook Media as senior VP marketing for brand and entertainment. He’ll work closely with Drew Miles (above right), formerly with Variety, newly named to the position of senior director of business development and partnerships for the company.
The trio of execs begin their new roles effective immediately. Hearn reports to Westbrook Media president Brad Haugen; Milan reports to Lukas Kaiser, SVP, head of content; and Miles reports to Ashley McCollum, SVP, revenue and strategy.
“Both Jabari and...
Longtime producer Sterling Milan (above left) joins the company full time as head of original content, after recently operating as an in-house executive producer, showrunning and directing series and specials for Westbrook Media originals.
Jabari Hearn (above center), previously in marketing roles at Lyft, Google and Nike, joins Westbrook Media as senior VP marketing for brand and entertainment. He’ll work closely with Drew Miles (above right), formerly with Variety, newly named to the position of senior director of business development and partnerships for the company.
The trio of execs begin their new roles effective immediately. Hearn reports to Westbrook Media president Brad Haugen; Milan reports to Lukas Kaiser, SVP, head of content; and Miles reports to Ashley McCollum, SVP, revenue and strategy.
“Both Jabari and...
- 11/13/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Watch: 2019 Fest Fave Short ‘About The People’ Optioned For Series: Prescient Take On Race Relations
After the death of George Floyd and the protest aftermath, some films that came out in recent years take on added resonance, particularly those that involve the murder of black youths at the hands of quick triggered and fearful cops. Features include Fruitvale Station and The Hate U Give. I was fascinated by a most prescient 2019 short film sent to me by its makers, who intend on turning it into a limited series. On a leisurely Sunday, have a look at About The People, a Sterling Milan-directed drama that got strong reaction on the festival circuit last year, starting with an attempt by a powerful group of Black men to use their collective influence to force change, rather than waiting for it to be implemented by a white establishment that is only now reacting to the serious injustice people of color endure too often. I’ve got more after...
- 7/12/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The annual Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Running Aug. 8-17, the shorts film fest brings together premium story creators, top-flight industry leaders and dynamic companies, launching filmmakers into the next stages of their careers.
“We had submissions from 80 countries this year. The event has truly become an explosion of phenomenal short-form content,” says Theo Dumont, co-founder of HollyShorts.
Of a record 6,000 submissions, roughly 400 official selections have been made, spread out over three categories: short film, live action and animation. HollyShorts also engages the community and spotlights short films year-round through monthly screenings, panels and networking events.
“It’s been remarkable to see the exponential growth of the festival over the years as we’re always searching for the next wave of talented filmmakers,” says co-founder Daniel Sol.
The opening night red carpet celebration will be held at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Taking place concurrently...
“We had submissions from 80 countries this year. The event has truly become an explosion of phenomenal short-form content,” says Theo Dumont, co-founder of HollyShorts.
Of a record 6,000 submissions, roughly 400 official selections have been made, spread out over three categories: short film, live action and animation. HollyShorts also engages the community and spotlights short films year-round through monthly screenings, panels and networking events.
“It’s been remarkable to see the exponential growth of the festival over the years as we’re always searching for the next wave of talented filmmakers,” says co-founder Daniel Sol.
The opening night red carpet celebration will be held at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Taking place concurrently...
- 8/7/2019
- by Nick Clement
- Variety Film + TV
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