C4-Backed Sports Producer Whisper Films Moves Into Entertainment With East Media Investment
Channel 4-backed sports producer Whisper Films is moving into entertainment with a partnership with ..
Channel 4-backed sports producer Whisper Films is moving into entertainment with a partnership with East Media, the nascent indie set up by The Cube producer Nathan Eastwood.
Whisper Films, which was set up by Formula 1 racing driver David Coulthard, sports presenter Jake Humphrey and Sunil Patel, has invested in East Media, the company responsible for Channel 4s motoring format Missing Ignition, which stars racing driver Dario Franchitti and Take That popstar Howard Donald.
The move will see East Media eye entertainment opportunities around live events, sporting series and documentaries within Whispers current portfolio – it currently produces Formula 1, Rugby World Cup, Womens Six Nations, SailGP, W Series, Womens Super League and the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
“I have been really impressed with Whisper,” said Managing Director Nathan Eastwood. “Its an exciting company, expertly led by Sunil Patel, which is expanding at a vast rate within a contracting industry. They have clearly defined their space within sport, especially womens sport and the Paralympics, which are growing markets. We have co-produced a Ben Stokes film and Im looking forward to similar opportunities being generated as we move forwards.”
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