Banijay Americas has partnered with former ESPN producer Daniel Silver to launch documentary label BD4, which combines documentary films with narrative storytelling.
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“We are pleased to welcome Daniel Silver to the Banijay Americas family,” said Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay Americas.
“Silver’s extensive connections in documentary storytelling and bold approach to filmmaking will greatly enrich the craft of this format. Silver captures stories with deep authenticity, revealing hidden lives and experiences. BD4 delves deeper by combining cinematic scope with intimate exploration to showcase untold stories of today’s cultural icons, athletes and artists, resulting in surprising and more intimate experiences that resonate deeply with a wide audience,” said Samek.
Prior to working with Banijay, Silver produced documentaries with ESPN for more than a decade and was head of unscripted content at Disney+. Silver also worked at Marvel Entertainment, ABC Digital News and Netflix, where he oversaw production of the streamer’s original English-language documentaries.
