For the shocking moves of the UK industry, Netflix poached Film4 and Channel 4 drama director Ollie Madden as the new director of its British films.

Madden, who oversees slate on Film4, includes features such as “poor things,” “area of ​​interest” and “favorites”, will join the content team overseen by Anne Mensah at Netflix’s London office. He will both lead streaming British film Slate and act as the main liaison for Dan Lin Slate films, with IP, talent and production located in the UK, and he will also develop a select portfolio led by filmmakers.

Madden will leave Film4 and start his new position in October.

A longtime Film4 executive joined the BBC Channel 4 production division in 2017 and was promoted to director in 2022 when Daniel Battsek was promoted to chairman and held a leadership position last year after Battsek announced his departure. In 2024, he also won a showdown position against Dim4 and Channel 4 dramas.

"I've been through the last eight years and Channel 4 drama and I'm so proud that it's hard to say goodbye to all my amazing colleagues and projects," Madden said in Internal Channel 4 Memo. type. “The independence, uniqueness and quality marks represented by Channel 4 and 4 are a valuable thing, and I believe it will continue to thrive long after leaving. I would like to pay tribute to Alex Mahon and Ian Katz’s strong belief and support.”

Following Madden's exit, Farhana Bhula is the head of Film4's creative and deputy director and will serve as Film4 interim director from July 1. Meanwhile, drama commissioned editor Gwawr Lloyd will report to Ian Katz to the director of drama starting July 1 and will join his Hods starting July 1. Whether Madden's replacement will include Film4 and drama and drama characters.

"Olly has always been an inspiring creativity, great colleague, and champion and friend of countless filmmakers," the memo read. "We are so grateful for his outstanding contributions and wish him all the best in the future and congratulations to Farhana and Gwawr on building on this outstanding work."

Madden added to his new role: "I'm happy to work with Anne and Dan to build a Netflix film business in the UK".