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Leo Pearlman
Following his qualification as a lawyer in 2001, Leo moved to New York and worked at venture capitalist fund and private finance house, Montauk Financial. Following that he moved back to the UK and started a successful career in new media start-ups, both in this country and in the USA, using his expertise to set-up amongst others, GB Legends, MGI and The PPA Ltd. Following the creation of Fulwell 73 Productions in 2007, Leo moved into the world of producing and TV & Film finance. He has since produced a number of TV broadcasts, including "James Corden's World Cup Live", "The Freestyle Show" and "Poker Night Live". He has also worked as a consultant on new channel development and brand-driven production across Europe. The first feature film Leo produced was "In the Hands of the Gods". Released by Lionsgate in Sept 2007, with the widest ever theatrical release for a doc in the UK. The film premiered at Cannes in March 2007 and was sold to over 25 territories worldwide. The brand partners on the film were Nike and MSN. Leo's most recent feature credits include "Prisoner of War" (producer), "Eyes Wide Open 3D" (producer), "Turnout" (exec-producer) and "Piggy" (producer), all of which have scheduled theatrical releases for 2011/12. He is about to start production on "It's a Lot" (producer) starring Femi Oyeniran, Adam Deacon and Alesha Dixon. In addition to these, Leo is producing "Black Flash" (starring James Corden), "London", "Modern Britain" and "Drawing Dead", all of which are at script stage.
Following his qualification as a lawyer in 2001, Leo moved to New York and worked at venture capitalist fund and private finance house, Montauk Financial. Following that he moved back to the UK and started a successful career in new media start-ups, both in this country and in the USA, using his expertise to set-up amongst others, GB Legends, MGI and The PPA Ltd. Following the creation of Fulwell 73 Productions in 2007, Leo moved into the world of producing and TV & Film finance. He has since produced a number of TV broadcasts, including "James Corden's World Cup Live", "The Freestyle Show" and "Poker Night Live". He has also worked as a consultant on new channel development and brand-driven production across Europe. The first feature film Leo produced was "In the Hands of the Gods". Released by Lionsgate in Sept 2007, with the widest ever theatrical release for a doc in the UK. The film premiered at Cannes in March 2007 and was sold to over 25 territories worldwide. The brand partners on the film were Nike and MSN. Leo's most recent feature credits include "Prisoner of War" (producer), "Eyes Wide Open 3D" (producer), "Turnout" (exec-producer) and "Piggy" (producer), all of which have scheduled theatrical releases for 2011/12. He is about to start production on "It's a Lot" (producer) starring Femi Oyeniran, Adam Deacon and Alesha Dixon. In addition to these, Leo is producing "Black Flash" (starring James Corden), "London", "Modern Britain" and "Drawing Dead", all of which are at script stage.
Gabe Turner
Gabe has worked as a writer, director and producer across a wide range of Fulwell's projects. His credits include, James Corden's World Cup Live ITV1 (Producer), the Smithy sketches for Comic and Sport Relief BBC (co writer & producer), The Laureus Sports Awards with Kevin Spacey – Channel 5 (co writer & producer/director) , This is JLS ITV1 (co producer), Will Young Special ITV1(VT Director) and most notably he co-directed the critically acclaimed feature film In The Hands Of The Gods. (Lionsgate) Gabe has also done freelance writing and directing work for numerous companies including Sony, BBH, Avalon etc. He second feature film Drawing Dead (co written with Kieron Hawkes) goes into production in 2012 which he will direct and he is then scheduled to co direct the Laurie Cunningham 'Black Flash' later on in the year. He Exec Produced 'Piggy set for release in mid 2012 and is also currently writing a sitcom with Clyde Holcroft. He has just finished producing a documentary for BBC1 on Depression in Sport with Freddie Flintoff, directed by Jim Loach scheduled for TX early next year.
Gabe has worked as a writer, director and producer across a wide range of Fulwell's projects. His credits include, James Corden's World Cup Live ITV1 (Producer), the Smithy sketches for Comic and Sport Relief BBC (co writer & producer), The Laureus Sports Awards with Kevin Spacey – Channel 5 (co writer & producer/director) , This is JLS ITV1 (co producer), Will Young Special ITV1(VT Director) and most notably he co-directed the critically acclaimed feature film In The Hands Of The Gods. (Lionsgate) Gabe has also done freelance writing and directing work for numerous companies including Sony, BBH, Avalon etc. He second feature film Drawing Dead (co written with Kieron Hawkes) goes into production in 2012 which he will direct and he is then scheduled to co direct the Laurie Cunningham 'Black Flash' later on in the year. He Exec Produced 'Piggy set for release in mid 2012 and is also currently writing a sitcom with Clyde Holcroft. He has just finished producing a documentary for BBC1 on Depression in Sport with Freddie Flintoff, directed by Jim Loach scheduled for TX early next year.
Ben Winston
Ben Winston started his career in television production, working on shows including Teachers (Tiger Aspect) and Wife Swap (RDF) as well a stint on radio for TalkSport. He then became a partner at Fulwell 73 in 2007, producing "In The Hands of the Gods" (Lionsgate). Since then he has worked as an exec producer, producer and director on many Fulwell productions. Most recently he was Exec Producer on "James Corden's World Cup Live" and "This is Justin Bieber"(ITV1), also producer/ director on shows including "This is JLS" and "One direction: A year in the making" (ITV1). He has also produced on the Brit Awards 2011 and produced and directed Kevin Spacey for the Laureus Awards 2011. He is probably best known for his work on the Smithy sketches for Comic Relief, which he directed and co-wrote. Featuring everyone from the England team to Gordon Brown, from the Beatles to Justin Bieber, George Michael to David Beckham - they were sketches over three years, that really caught the public's attention. As a director, in 2010 his advert for "A League of Their Own" won the gold award at Berlin Pro Max Awards and also directed the 2011 Christmas Campaign and idents for BBC One, "Consider Yourself One Of Us". Recently he directed the 3D documentary movie, "JLS: Eyes Wide Open" which opened on over 400 screens across the UK. It was the biggest grossing music UK cinema release of all time.
Ben Winston started his career in television production, working on shows including Teachers (Tiger Aspect) and Wife Swap (RDF) as well a stint on radio for TalkSport. He then became a partner at Fulwell 73 in 2007, producing "In The Hands of the Gods" (Lionsgate). Since then he has worked as an exec producer, producer and director on many Fulwell productions. Most recently he was Exec Producer on "James Corden's World Cup Live" and "This is Justin Bieber"(ITV1), also producer/ director on shows including "This is JLS" and "One direction: A year in the making" (ITV1). He has also produced on the Brit Awards 2011 and produced and directed Kevin Spacey for the Laureus Awards 2011. He is probably best known for his work on the Smithy sketches for Comic Relief, which he directed and co-wrote. Featuring everyone from the England team to Gordon Brown, from the Beatles to Justin Bieber, George Michael to David Beckham - they were sketches over three years, that really caught the public's attention. As a director, in 2010 his advert for "A League of Their Own" won the gold award at Berlin Pro Max Awards and also directed the 2011 Christmas Campaign and idents for BBC One, "Consider Yourself One Of Us". Recently he directed the 3D documentary movie, "JLS: Eyes Wide Open" which opened on over 400 screens across the UK. It was the biggest grossing music UK cinema release of all time.
Ben Turner
Ben started in the industry as an editor at TVC before making his first short, Letting Go which played internationally at film festivals and was shown on the South Bank Show (Feb 2005). After directing various music videos (Merz, Groenland Records; Gloria Cycles & Teitur A&G Records) he came to public attention directing In The Hands Of The Gods with his brother Gabe. The film received great critical acclaim, described by The Mail as having “more engaging characters and unexpected plot twists than many movies, building to a humdinger of a climax that is both funny and moving” and gaining an average 4 star rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Ben continues to edit many of Fulwell’s headline projects including Piggy, the Smithy Comic / Sport Relief Sketches and JLS: Eyes Wide Open. He recently finished directing ‘Prisoner of War’ a feature length documentary about Lt. Col. Bo Gritz, the ‘real life Rambo’. Ben also works in comedy, directing sketches for Keith Lemon (Talkback Thames) has written the sitcom ‘Dead Henry’ and has a long standing relationship with Simon Brodkin with whom he helped develop the character of Lee Nelson. He works as ‘Silsoe Mouse’ with Pascal Bideau with whom he directed the ‘Frosty Jack’ idents for Celebrity Juice, the ‘Bodyshopping’ Music Video and other promos. He is currently developing his first feature dramas for 2012. ‘Black Flash’ is a biopic of Laurie Cunningham, the first black footballer to play for England which he will direct with Gabe Turner and is writing “Death Roll” the story of a stag party who become stranded in the alligator infested waters of the Louisiana Bayou.
Ben started in the industry as an editor at TVC before making his first short, Letting Go which played internationally at film festivals and was shown on the South Bank Show (Feb 2005). After directing various music videos (Merz, Groenland Records; Gloria Cycles & Teitur A&G Records) he came to public attention directing In The Hands Of The Gods with his brother Gabe. The film received great critical acclaim, described by The Mail as having “more engaging characters and unexpected plot twists than many movies, building to a humdinger of a climax that is both funny and moving” and gaining an average 4 star rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Ben continues to edit many of Fulwell’s headline projects including Piggy, the Smithy Comic / Sport Relief Sketches and JLS: Eyes Wide Open. He recently finished directing ‘Prisoner of War’ a feature length documentary about Lt. Col. Bo Gritz, the ‘real life Rambo’. Ben also works in comedy, directing sketches for Keith Lemon (Talkback Thames) has written the sitcom ‘Dead Henry’ and has a long standing relationship with Simon Brodkin with whom he helped develop the character of Lee Nelson. He works as ‘Silsoe Mouse’ with Pascal Bideau with whom he directed the ‘Frosty Jack’ idents for Celebrity Juice, the ‘Bodyshopping’ Music Video and other promos. He is currently developing his first feature dramas for 2012. ‘Black Flash’ is a biopic of Laurie Cunningham, the first black footballer to play for England which he will direct with Gabe Turner and is writing “Death Roll” the story of a stag party who become stranded in the alligator infested waters of the Louisiana Bayou.
Fulwell 73 Productions are a young and exciting addition to the world of film and television.
Having recently completed our first feature film, we are looking to develop our slate and reputation as a leader in quality film output. Our forward-thinking approach to the total process of film making looks to ensure stand-out productions and a healthy financial return on all of our upcoming releases.
With regard to television, Fulwell is dedicated to making cutting edge factual entertainment and documentary shows. We are currently developing new shows for a number of broadcasters, working alongside some of the leading producers, directors and production companies in the UK.
Leo Pearlman
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Leo Pearlman
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Gabe Turner
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Gabe Turner
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Ben Winston
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Ben Winston
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Ben Turner
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