eOne Alums Set Up Federation U.K. Operation

Federation Entertainment is launching a new London-based operation as it ramps up international expansion and English-language content, tapping two Entertainment One (eOne) alums to lead the venture.

The new operation is being set up by Polly Williams as managing director and Arielle Gottlieb as creative director, who both join from eOne as partners with Federation in the new U.K.-based company. Williams and Gottlieb will focus on working with drama creators in making ambitious commercial content for a global audience, with a focus on bringing more female-led content to the Federation slate.

Pascal Breton, president of Federation Entertainment, said: “The U.K. has always been on our radar, but it was crucial we secured the right kind of creative talent to steer this new operation. Both Polly and Arielle are dynamic executives with impressive track records who will be able to bring exceptional, original content into the company. We are absolutely delighted to welcome them to our ‘federation’ network.”

Williams added: “I am thrilled to be partnering with the brilliant Arielle in this new venture. We both think Federation is a very smart, exciting company. The opportunity to tap into their European networks with wonderful British writers and directors is very unique. Pascal and Lionel [Uzan] are incredibly inspiring and nimble, and we can’t wait to get going.”