Jennifer O’Connell and Rebecca Quinn, who previously oversaw unscripted content at HBO Max, are moving into the production business. O’Connell, who was EVP, Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family Origi…
The company will produce premium original non-fiction content with a focus on formats, special-event programs and documentaries.
It comes after the pair left last year after Warner Bros. Discovery axed non-scripted from its streaming service.Selena + Chef, Fboy Island, will serve as Co-CEOs and executive producers. They will be joined by Nick Alarcon, who previously oversaw unscripted development for Pulse Creative under the company’s overall deal with Lionsgate, as VP.
VHM is also launching an Inside Access program, which will bolster diversity behind the camera. The program will ensure there’s a line item in every production budget to ensure BIPOC talent is behind the camera and will be applied to 100% of its productions, even if it means covering these costs themselves.
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