Discovery Channel Taps HBO Vet John Hoffman as EVP of Documentaries and Specials

Veteran filmmaker’s credits include “The Weight of the Nation” and “The Alzheimer’s Project”

Discovery Channel has tapped Emmy Award-winning filmmaker John Hoffman to serve as executive vice president of documentaries and specials.

Hoffman, who worked with HBO Documentary Films for 17 years and whose credits include the obesity documentary series “The Weight of the Nation” and “The Alzheimer’s Project,” will oversee development in the alternative and specials area, producing original documentary programming from development through production. He’ll also commission films and specials and develop cross-platform programming.

“Documentaries remain an integral part of what we do and who we are at Discovery,” said Rich Ross, president of Discovery Channel. “Given our legacy, our documentary filmmaking must be valued and protected. John is one of the best in our business, and his filmmaking experience, coupled with his ability to bring together unprecedented partnerships, will keep Discovery moving forward as leaders in groundbreaking and award-winning documentary films.”

Hoffman was most recently the CEO of the nonprofit production company The Public Goods Projects, which produced the sleep-loss film “Sleepless in America.” Hoffman directed and executive produced the film.

 

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