Tim Bevan: discovered 'Working Title Films' with Sarah Radclyffe in the 1980's. Sarah Radclyffe left the company to carry on her desires of bieng an independant Film Producer. Bevan has produed and co-produced more than 40 films including 'Notting Hill', 'O Brother, Where Art Thou' and 'Frost/Nixon'.
Eric Fellner: joined Tim Bevan at 'Working Title Films' after original co-owner Sarah Radclyffe's departure, however he was a producer before 'Working Title Films'. Fellner's more than 60 films as producer or executive producer include 'Four Weddings and A Funeral', 'Dead Man Walking' and 'Bridget Jones' Diary'.
Working Title Films signed a deal with Universal Studios in 1999 for a reported $600 million, which gave Bevan and Fellner the power to commission projects with a budget of up to $35 million without having to consult paymasters. It is now Britain’s largest independent production company with offices in London and Los Angeles. They have produced such hits as 'Fargo' (of which won an Oscar in 1997), 'Elizabeth' and 'Atonement' (both of which were nominated for 'Best Picture' Academy Awards in 1998 and 2007).
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