Production company After Party Studios, which bridges the gap between digital-first and traditional TV production, has today announced that Trent Williams-Jones has joined the company as executive producer, “marking a significant step in the studio’s continued growth and creative expansion”.
Williams-Jones brings with him a wealth of experience across digital, television, and branded storytelling, exec producing shows including The Rap Game UK (BBC THREE) for Naked, The Big Narstie Show (Channel 4) for Expectation and the BAFTA nominated Race Around Britain with Munya Chawawa (YouTube).
In his new role, he will oversee the Channel 4.0 project Don’t Get Catfished as well as creative development across After Party Studios’ rapidly expanding slate, working with head of originals, Jamie Macdonald and Sam Ewen, head of entertainment as well as external partners across original and branded content.
Joshua Barnett, managing director of After Party Studios, said: “Trent has been at the forefront of where YouTube meets mainstream, building IP and launching online shows with some of the biggest creators on the planet. He’s also exec produced some incredible series on linear, and has a window into the sports ents space. The fact he is also deeply ingrained into the talent world, developing formats with and for some of the biggest talent in the game, has us all very excited. We’re lucky to have him.’’
Williams-Jones added: “I’ve long admired what After Party Studios are doing, creating some of the most exciting, compelling and game-changing content out there. Joining the team at such a pivotal moment is a real opportunity for us to make some magic.”
Williams-Jones launched his career at Endemol Beyond working with KSi and Sidemen and was also part of global sports media company OTRO where he created digital-first content with footballing icons like Neymar Jr, Paulo Dybala, and Dele Alli.
His addition to After Party Studios signals a step-change for the company as it ramps up production on projects including a second series of hit Channel 4.0 format Hear Me Out, Don’t Get Catfished and Sky Sports docuseries SCENES, which has amassed over 130 million views, with the third season due to kick off next month.
