Gangs of LondonProducer Pulse Films has appointed Diene Petterle, former Darlow Smithson Creative director and BBC Commissioner, as Global Creative Director for Non-Fiction.
Petterle, who won an International Emmy for ITV’sCold Bloodwill focus on developing and delivering a premium slate of factual programming and documentaries in both the UK and U.S., while looking to expand the indie’s presence in Latin America.
She will report directly to CEO (UK/Europe)/Founder Marisaclifford and will work closely with CEO/Founder Thomas Benski.
Petterle is an important figure on the British factual stage. She helped double Banijay indie Darlow Smithson’s (now DSP) turnover during her tenure, before leaving last year to launch Petterle Films, selling an unannounced premium series to a major streamer with Waterloo RoadWall to Wall producer
She was also the former BBC commissioner and has overseen such things asWhat do you think you are?
Samira Sorzano, who joins the team, has been appointed to her positionGangs of LondonAs Global Communications Director, firm
The indie recently produced HBO Max’sHarry Potter 20th anniversaryIncludeThe SleepwalkerThis episode aired last night on Sky, and will be broadcast on Hulu. Deadline revealed last week that Pulse has optioned the rights to UK writer Moses McKenzie’s debut novelAn Olive Grove in Ends.
“Pulse Films is a dynamic production company that has recently secured some huge commissions with global streamers and mainstream broadcasters,”Petterle.
“With a strong record of producing award-winning feature documentaries, sought after by Sundance and other major festivals, as well as hit series on streamers, I am excited to continue building on this strong brand.”