Fremantle Taps Head of Scripted Development for LatAm

Fremantle has appointed Manuel Martí to the newly created position of head of scripted development for Latin America, based in Mexico City.

Reporting to Coty Cagliolo, Fremantle’s head of production for Latin America, Martí will be responsible for developing Fremantle’s drama slate in the region. He will secure and deliver commissions, ultimately building Fremantle’s scripted business in Latin America.

An experienced and creative development executive with a strong cultural understanding of the region, Martí was formerly head of development and international business at Polka, a Latin-American scripted production company. Before his role at Polka, Martí spent eight years at Turner International working as LatAm’s original production director.

Martí and Cagliolo will be attending NATPE in Miami with Fremantle later this month.

Martí said: “It’s a privilege to join a company like Fremantle at such an evolutionary moment in our industry. Latin-American storytelling has a unique voice and a bourgeoning track record which, with a content powerhouse like Fremantle behind it, will thrive even further.”

Cagliolo added: “It’s fantastic to have someone of Manuel’s caliber and expertise joining Fremantle. A true industry leader, Manuel is the perfect person to help us expand our scripted footprint in the region and help drive our ambition forward to produce more bold Latin-American drama.”