UK prodco Wise Owl Films promotes James Knight to creative director

All3Media’s UK unscripted prodco Wise Owl Films has promoted James Knight to creative director with immediate effect.

James Knight

Knight has a 25-year factual television career spanning documentary, current affairs and science programming. He has worked for a host of broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky, Nat Geo, Discovery and The History Channel.

In his new role, he will continue to oversee Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids for More 4 which drops its new series on January 19 as well as spearheading Wise Owl’s output in the premium factual space.

Mark Robinson, founder of Wise Owl, will continue to executive produce for the Leeds-based Lime Pictures label and consult on a range of development projects, including music documentaries.

Managing director of All3 Media’s Lime Pictures and Wise Owl Films, John Whittle said: “I’m delighted that James is stepping up to the creative director role. He’s been instrumental in the current success of the company, and his wealth of production and editorial experience position him perfectly to lead on Wise Owl’s continued growth and onwards into the next chapter.”

Knight added: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to guide Wise Owl into its next iteration. I’m determined to continue Mark’s brilliant legacy, and am looking forward to working alongside our fantastic team to develop and deliver numerous exciting future projects”