Veteran Producer-Distributor David Kosse Sets Up Development Deal with Prime Video

David Kosse, a veteran producer-distributor, has established a development deal with Prime Video for the UK under his new production outfit, Rockwood Pictures.

About the Deal

The deal, which sits with the streamer’s UK licensing team under Chris Bird, managing director of Prime Video UK, will cover the development and production of films.

About David Kosse

David Kosse is a London-based producer-distributor who set up Rockwood Pictures in 2023. He has kept his strategy under wraps so far, but is known to be quietly developing a slate of film and TV projects with streamers and studios in the UK and US.

Kosse is also listed as an executive producer on Steven Knight’s forthcoming feature for Netflix, Peaky Blinders.

About Kosse’s Background

Kosse joined Netflix as VP of international film in 2019 from STX International, where he was in charge of all international film productions and acquisitions, with a focus on growing non-English-language titles.

During his tenure at Netflix, he was responsible for more than 40 films, including Paolo Sorrentino’s The Hand Of God, Romain Gavras’ Athena, and Sebastián Lelio’s The Wonder.

Kosse also oversaw the German-language film All Quiet On The Western Front, which won four Oscars and the Bafta for best film in 2023.

About Kosse’s Previous Roles

Prior to Netflix, Kosse oversaw Film4 from 2014-2016, where his credits included Oscar winner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Room. Before that, he launched the distribution and production division of Universal Pictures International, where he worked from 2003 to 2014.

He started his career in the UK working in marketing and distribution for Polygram.

About the Restructuring at Netflix

Netflix has not replaced Kosse’s overarching international film role since his exit, instead moving to a strategy of installing dedicated regional leads. Earlier this year, Screen revealed Teresa Moneo, who joined Netflix in 2019, was taking over as head of UK original film.

The streamer’s film operation has undergone a significant restructuring in recent years, with Netflix film head Scott Stuber exiting in January 2024 and being replaced by It producer Dan Lin, who joined the company in April and reorganised the film division by genre rather than budget.

Conclusion

The deal between Prime Video and Rockwood Pictures marks a significant development in the streaming giant’s UK film operations. With Kosse’s extensive experience and network in the industry, this deal is likely to yield exciting and high-quality films for Prime Video’s subscribers.

FAQs

Q: What is Rockwood Pictures?

A: Rockwood Pictures is a production outfit set up by David Kosse in 2023.

Q: What is the deal between Prime Video and Rockwood Pictures?

A: The deal will cover the development and production of films for Prime Video’s UK audience.

Q: What is David Kosse’s background?

A: Kosse has a background in film production and distribution, having worked at STX International, Netflix, Film4, and Universal Pictures International.

Q: What is the restructuring at Netflix?

A: Netflix has undergone a significant restructuring in recent years, with the departure of Scott Stuber and the appointment of Dan Lin as the new head of film.