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Richard Thompson
Head of Documentaries at Fulwell 73, responsible for the company’s documentary strategy and has successfully overseen key productions, including ‘Who Killed The KLF?’(2021), the FIFA+/Netflix landmark series’ ‘Captains’ (2022), its sequel ‘Captains of the World’ (2023) and ‘Sunderland ’Til I Die’ (2024). With over 25 years in the industry, his expertise spans film and documentary acquisition, distribution, and production management.
Previously at Universal Pictures UK, he significantly contributed to the acquisition and successful release of numerous films and documentaries such as ‘Spring Breakers’ (2012), ‘Northern Soul’ (2014), Once in a Lifetime Sessions (2018) and ‘I Am Durán’ (2019).
His background combines finance, with a strong track record in business processes, making him adept at securing profitable content for diverse platforms. His role emphasises leadership in documentary programming and production, driving Fulwell 73’s mission to deliver compelling content.