Zig Zag Productions is one of the UK’s foremost independent television production companies formed in 1999 by Danny Fenton and Kevin Utton. With offices in London and New York, Zig Zag has produced over 750 hours of non scripted programming and has grown to become an internationally recognised, respected and award winning television producer in the UK, USA and internationally. Zig Zag has produced programming for broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, ITV, Five, TLC, MTV, Fox, National… Show more Zig Zag Productions is one of the UK’s foremost independent television production companies formed in 1999 by Danny Fenton and Kevin Utton. With offices in London and New York, Zig Zag has produced over 750 hours of non scripted programming and has grown to become an internationally recognised, respected and award winning television producer in the UK, USA and internationally. Zig Zag has produced programming for broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, ITV, Five, TLC, MTV, Fox, National Geographic, Discovery, OWN, Logo and Syfy. The company has also won numerous awards including the Rose D’or for Best Format.Zig Zag was recently voted 6th in the Televisual top UK indies survey. Also rated 10th top sports producer, 7th top factual producer, and 9th in the top specialist factual producers in the most recent Broadcast Indie Survey and is consistently listed in the Realscreen Global 100 Top Independent Production Companies. Show less

VR City is a London based VR production company, creating emotionally transformative experiences in virtual reality.Our first film, the award winning ‘Witness 360: 7/7’ directed by Darren Emerson, tells of one woman’s experience of the 7/7 bombings in London. It moved straight to the vanguard of VR documentary, playing at international film festivals including IDFA, Docville and Cannes Marche du Film.Our most recent film ‘Invisible’, a powerful documentary about the uncertainty… Show more VR City is a London based VR production company, creating emotionally transformative experiences in virtual reality.Our first film, the award winning ‘Witness 360: 7/7’ directed by Darren Emerson, tells of one woman’s experience of the 7/7 bombings in London. It moved straight to the vanguard of VR documentary, playing at international film festivals including IDFA, Docville and Cannes Marche du Film.Our most recent film ‘Invisible’, a powerful documentary about the uncertainty and despair of the UK’s indefinite detention system, won the UK Arts Council’s first ever VR commission and premiered at Sheffield International Documentary Festival. It is currently touring film festivals around the world and is part of the incredible lineup of films on the New York Times VR app.We have also produced the world’s first VR live stream of a global music awards show for the MTV EMA; collaborated with Jude Law in launching the new Lexus RX with a ground breaking 360° video; given fans an access all areas England rugby match VR experience at the RBS 6 Nations for Natwest; trained with world champion British boxer James DeGale; given people a VR audience with The Dalai Lama in Dharamasala and Oxford and celebrated 200 years of Lagavulin whisky with an innovative multi-sensory 360° video booth which is now touring the world.Using compelling storytelling, visionary directors, and advanced VR production technology, VR City’s mission is to create films that move people, produce experiences that transform emotions and inspire moments you’ll never forget. Show less

East City Films is a television, film and digital content production company based in Shoreditch, East London. Over the last 7 years we’ve worked with international TV broadcasters, record labels and big name brands such as MTV, Columbia Records and Sony producing branded content, long form television and award winning music videos and short films.

I oversee all commercial opportunities and off-air rights exploitation and the management and creation of new content for digital platforms such as Zig Zag’s YouTube channel ‘All Time Magic’. I will also be responsible for brand-funded content and lead the company’s international opportunities.

Manage a Joint Venture business between Ananey and ZigZag that will look to exploit each companies IP in the other companies core territories (UK/US/Israel) as well as developing ideas for co-production.

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• Overseeing the content output of the Emerging Markets (CEEMEA) music brands 18 linear channels in 13 broadcast territories across 27 countries (MTV, VH1 & VIVA)• Managing the regional commissioning editors & strategy across the EM territories• Ensuring all local productions and commissions maintain core network brand values• Developing opportunities with key commercial clients around Ad funded content• Formulating business strategy and Long Range Plan for MTV Production… Show more • Overseeing the content output of the Emerging Markets (CEEMEA) music brands 18 linear channels in 13 broadcast territories across 27 countries (MTV, VH1 & VIVA)• Managing the regional commissioning editors & strategy across the EM territories• Ensuring all local productions and commissions maintain core network brand values• Developing opportunities with key commercial clients around Ad funded content• Formulating business strategy and Long Range Plan for MTV Production Company• Developing potential growth areas and content production opportunities • Representing EM Territories on the Networks International Commissioning Council & Commercial Content Development Think Tank• Consultant on format development and localisation • Managing the networks interests in Israel & develop growth strategyIncluding: Channel & Brand Licensing (MTV, Nickelodeon & Comedy Central), Affiliate Operations, Programme & Format Sales, Consumer Products & Digital Media• Developing and maintaining relationships with licensees and local partners• Developing, testing and piloting new projects and technologies for the network Show less

• Overseeing the Production output of the Emerging Markets music brands• Developing Production Slate and teams for local channel launches• Representing MTV Networks during the transition of the local network in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to new Licensee partners• Streamlining the business and refocusing it’s direction to core revenue drivers during the worst of the Economic Crisis, negotiating new terms with all major suppliers.• Managing the launch of new licensee… Show more • Overseeing the Production output of the Emerging Markets music brands• Developing Production Slate and teams for local channel launches• Representing MTV Networks during the transition of the local network in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to new Licensee partners• Streamlining the business and refocusing it’s direction to core revenue drivers during the worst of the Economic Crisis, negotiating new terms with all major suppliers.• Managing the launch of new licensee channels, developing channel positioning, programming grids, production slates and branding• Recruiting local teams and implementing training and content workshops• Managing the licensee business in Israel• Working with the licensee on new ventures to increase exposure and profitability Show less

• Created an International Production & On Air community across portfolio of channels• Worked towards consolidating output, sharing resources and developing content • Worked on Channel launches in Balkans, Baltic States & Turkey• Managed the Production and On Air teams for the three pan-regional channels MTV European / VH1 European / VH1 Classic European (broadcast to 22 countries)• Commissioned and developed new formats, branding and packaging • Structured &… Show more • Created an International Production & On Air community across portfolio of channels• Worked towards consolidating output, sharing resources and developing content • Worked on Channel launches in Balkans, Baltic States & Turkey• Managed the Production and On Air teams for the three pan-regional channels MTV European / VH1 European / VH1 Classic European (broadcast to 22 countries)• Commissioned and developed new formats, branding and packaging • Structured & executed International presenter & talent search• Developed opportunities for Ad Funded TV formats (Dubai International Film Festival)• Created advertising campaigns, sponsorship billboards and co-branded on-air competitions for multiple brands (Orange, Avon, 888.com etc) Show less