Federation Stories UK Creative Director Arielle Gottlieb is leaving

Federation Stories UK creative director Arielle Gottlieb has left the company following an internal restructure. Variety has learned.

Gottlieb and fellow former Entertainment One director Polly Williams founded the UK office of European production studio Federation Studios three years ago with the aim of working with top drama creatives, especially female ones, to create high-quality content for a global audience.

Gottlieb, who was previously VP of scripted at eOne, where she worked on shows like “Dublin Murders” and “The Sister,” took on the mantle of creative director at the new shingle, while Williams, former head of scripted at eOne, will become general manager became.

“Following an internal reorganization, Arielle Gottlieb has stepped down as creative director of Federation Stories to pursue other projects,” Williams said. Variety in a statement. “Polly Williams will continue to lead the company as managing director. Sarah Best will remain an executive producer at the company and a head of development will be announced shortly.”

London-based Federation Studios’ recent and upcoming productions include the UKTV series “I, Jack Wright,” about a family feud following the revelation of a will, an adaptation of Jackie Collins’ novel “Lovers & Gamblers” and the Keely Hawes starrer. ‘Miss Austen’, an adaptation of Gill Hornby’s novel.

France-based Federation Studios, with production facilities around the world including Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, Rome and Berlin, is known for hits such as ‘The Bureau’ and ‘In Treatment’.

In 2022, Federation Entertainment rebranded after rapid expansion and a wave of acquisitions and new hires.