Fremantle first look at 720 Creative projects

Fremantle are partnering with newly-formed production company 720 Creative, headed by Paul Walton and Karla Burt (pictured) formerly of Princess Pictures, to develop new projects.

The collaboration provides Fremantle with a first-look option to produce and distribute projects for both local and global markets. The development slate already includes two kids’ projects, a light entertainment series and documentary reality series. 720 Creative recently completed production on comedy series, Tanya Hennessy Gets A Real Job for Instagram’s IGTV.

Chris Oliver-Taylor, CEO Asia Pacific, Fremantle, said: “I have known Paul and Karla for a number of years, and I am thrilled that we finally get to work together. The international reach and creative drive of Fremantle, coupled with the cleverness, nimbleness and digital connections of 720 Creative will allow us to develop a standout slate of projects. It reaffirms Fremantle’s ambition to be the place creatives want to call home.”

Paul Walton, Creative Director and co-founder, 720 Creative, said: “We wanted to build a home for creatives that had the nimble spirit of a start-up, underpinned by the certainty of our combined experience.”

Karla Burt, Managing Director and co-founder, 720 Creative, said; “The relationship with Fremantle will enable us to be hands-on with creators and the creative community knowing we have the support of the Fremantle engine room behind us.”