Film4’s Rose Garnett is headed to the British Broadcasting Company. The Hollywood Reporter writes that, per director of BBC content Charlotte Moore’s announcement today, Garnett is the new director of BBC Films.
Garnett, who has been the head of creative at Film4 since 2015, will develop “a large and eclectic slate of feature films,” THR details. According to the BBC, Garnett “will lead a team who will work closely with writers and filmmakers to nurture, develop, and manage the very best creative talent in the industry.”
“The BBC feels like a place brimming with possibility and ambition,” Garnett said, specifically mentioning Moore’s leadership as a reason for her transition from Film4 to the BBC. “I’m really looking forward to joining the BBC Films team and the excitement of taking the next steps in building a vibrant and bold department.”
“Rose will be an exciting new ambassador for BBC Films,” Moore added. “She has an impressive track record in the UK film industry and brings bundles of experience and passion to the role. I believe she will lead BBC Films into a bright future with work that will push the boundaries; she has a reputation for taking risks and developing new talent, and is known for working with some of the most distinctive voices.”
As Film4’s head of creative, Garnett “managed a slate of projects from a wide range of talent, from first-time filmmakers to established directors,” THR reports. She has previously developed or exec produced UK films like Sarah Gavron’s “Suffragette,” Andrea Arnold’s “American Honey,” and “Room,” written by Emma Donoghue. As Battsek mentioned, Garnett also served as the force behind many of Film4’s upcoming films, including Clio Barnard’s “Dark River,” “Disobedience,” penned by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
