BBC Studios acquires The Newsreader’s production house
BBC Studios Productions Australia has acquired independent production house Werner Film – the team behind ABC hit The Newsreader, and Netflix series Surviving Summer.
Werner Film Productions will continue to be led by company director Joanna Werner and managing director Stuart Menzies, and will operate alongside BBC Studios’ local production arm as an independent company, producing their own projects in a model that replicates the way BBC Studios works globally with its own production labels.
“I’m excited to welcome Werner Film Productions into the family,” said Kylie Washington, general manager and creative director of BBC Studios Productions Australia.
“Australia has an incredibly vibrant creative community and is producing shows that resonate around the world so it’s a great time to invest further to support our local production industry.
“Jo and Stuart are amongst the best in the business and have a great track record in producing smart, entertaining and engaging dramas that speak to international audiences while remaining quintessentially Aussie.
“Their commitment to growing a sustainable industry and nurturing new talent aligns exactly with our values making them a fantastic addition to BBC Studios’ stable of independent labels.”
Jo Werner said: “We are absolutely thrilled to join the global powerhouse BBC Studios and the brilliant team at BBC Studios Productions Australia.
“Working with BBC Studios will help us continue to tell Australian stories on a larger canvas for audiences here and around the world.”
Werner Film is currently in production on the third series of The Newsreader.
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Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.
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