Roy is an award-winning executive producer of formats, documentaries and drama.
Amongst his biggest hits are the 2009 BAFTA-winner format ‘Election,’ the hit format and winner of RTS Broadcast and Prix Italia awards, ‘Operatunity,’ and its award-winning follow-ups ‘Musicality’ and ‘Ballet Changed My Life.’ He’s overseen a string of prize-winning theatrical and TV documentaries including ’100% White,’ ‘House of War,’ ‘Not Cricket,’ ‘Tsunami: 7 Hours on Boxing Day,’ ‘Why We Fight’ (Sundance winner) and ‘Gonzo,’ as well as BAFTA shortlisted drama ‘Mrs. Mandela.’
Since joining Fresh One, he has led the expansion into new genres and platforms. He has executive produced the hit series ‘Jamie’s Dream School,’ (Channel Four)’ ‘Piano Man,’ and acclaimed documentaries ‘Tiger Woods: The Rise & Fall,’ (Channel 4) ‘God Bless You Barack Obama’ (BBC) and ‘Black Beach: Simon Mann’s African Coup’ (BBC/PBS).
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Roy Ackerman, Executive Producer
Roy is an award-winning executive producer of formats, documentaries and drama.
Amongst his biggest hits are the 2009 BAFTA-winner format ‘Election,’ the hit format and winner of RTS Broadcast and Prix Italia awards, ‘Operatunity,’ and its award-winning follow-ups ‘Musicality’ and ‘Ballet Changed My Life.’ He’s overseen a string of prize-winning theatrical and TV documentaries including ’100% White,’ ‘House of War,’ ‘Not Cricket,’ ‘Tsunami: 7 Hours on Boxing Day,’ ‘Why We Fight’ (Sundance winner) and ‘Gonzo,’ as well as BAFTA shortlisted drama ‘Mrs. Mandela.’
Since joining Fresh One, he has led the expansion into new genres and platforms. He has executive produced the hit series ‘Jamie’s Dream School,’ (Channel Four)’ ‘Piano Man,’ and acclaimed documentaries ‘Tiger Woods: The Rise & Fall,’ (Channel 4) ‘God Bless You Barack Obama’ (BBC) and ‘Black Beach: Simon Mann’s African Coup’ (BBC/PBS).
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