Factual indie Blink Films, part of Tin Roof Media, is partnering with former Barcroft Studios Director of Programmes, Peter Wyles, on new production label, Nuntius Studios.
Nuntius Studios will focus on creating premium content across history, science, true crime and factual entertainment genres for broadcasters, streamers and digital platforms around the world. Blink Films will provide Nuntius with back-office support and collaborate on co-production opportunities and other synergies between the two companies.
Peter Wyles was previously Director of Programmes at Future Studios (formerly Barcroft Studios). During his nine-year tenure he created and executive produced unscripted series and films for broadcasters and streamers in the UK and the US. His credits there include Real Time Crime (ID/Max), Danny Koker’s Ultimate Rides (History), The Day the Dinosaurs Died (BBC/PBS), Attack on Pearl Harbor: Minute by Minute (Channel 5/Nat Geo/Netflix), Vanished: The Lucie Blackman Mystery (Amazon Prime), and Amazing Interiors (Netflix). Before joining Future, he was Head of Factual Entertainment at September Films and DCD Media where he created, developed and executive produced successful shows including the BAFTA winning series Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab (BBC), The Tallest Tower: Building the Shard (C4/Discovery), The Riddle of the Crucifixion (Discovery), and Hollywood Lives (ITV).
Dan Chambers and Justine Kershaw, Co-Founders and Creative Directors, Blink Films said: “Peter Wyles is one of the most talented executive producers in the non-scripted world and we are all very excited to be partnering with him in Nuntius. We see a lot of synergies between the two companies and have identified opportunities where both companies can benefit through this new relationship.”
Peter Wyles, Founder and Creative Director, Nuntius Studios added: “We set up Nuntius to deliver popular, entertaining and high-quality unscripted content to broadcasters and streamers across the fast-evolving media landscape. Dan and Justine have an amazing track record of delivering long-running hits and high-profile factual specials, frequently with multiple international co-production partners. I’m thrilled to be joining forces with them and everyone at Blink to help achieve my vision for Nuntius.”
Rod Henwood, Chairman, Tin Roof Media, said: “Peter represents exactly the producing talent we are keen to attract to the group: he’s an entrepreneurial creative originator and producer of great output. And he has the talent to adapt to the changing TV landscape.”
Blink Films’ series include Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator (Channel 4), Terror on the Space Station(PBS/France Television/SBS and theatrical release), Ben Fogle in China (w/t Channel 5), alongside recently aired documentaries Pile Up: World’s Biggest Crash Test (Channel 4/PBS), The Wimbledon Killer (Prime Video), Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy (Peacock), and Wham: Last Christmas Unwrapped (BBC/Netflix)
Jon Creamer
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