Quintus Studios, the digital-first factual content company, has appointed Fred Gillingham as development and production executive, strengthening its commitment to data-driven content development and expanding its slate of Quintus Originals.
In this role, Gillingham will leverage Quintus Studios’ YouTube analytics to generate content ideas informed by audience insights. He will identify compelling people and places for original programming, develop treatments, and secure access before handing projects over to external production partners for execution.
This approach enables Quintus to scale up its original productions while continuing to work with third-party producers through its commissioning model.
Gillingham will work with creative director Adam Jacobs to shape Quintus Studios’ Originals strategy. “Fred’s diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of content creation and production processes, making him a valuable addition to the Quintus team,” commented Jacobs.
Prior to joining Quintus Studios, Gillingham held freelance roles at broadcasters and publishers including Al Jazeera Media Network and Insider. As a producer, director, and video journalist, Gillingham will remain hands-on in the field, occasionally taking on shooting responsibilities alongside his core role at Quintus.
Gillingham said: “I look forward to working with talented self-shooting filmmakers and producers on a range of new series and programmes for 2025. I’m particularly interested in hearing from homegrown talent in Latin America, Asia and Africa.”
Quintus Studios operates a portfolio of factual YouTube channels, including Free Documentary, Free Documentary History, and ENDEVR. It also owns FAST channel ‘Radical Docs’ available on platforms including Rakuten TV and Samsung TV Plus. Alongside channels, it operates the Quintus Content Club, a factual co-financing initiative designed to streamline the development and fundraising of factual series.
