Veteran producer Jim Burke has been named President of Production at Focus Features, the company announced Wednesday.
“I have known Jim for many years and not only does he have a tremendous talent for both developing and producing films, he’s also a passionate advocate for filmmaking talent,” said Focus Features CEO Peter Schlessel in a statement. “Jim’s breadth of experience is the perfect fit to lead our production efforts as we continue to grow the Focus Features brand with a mix of both specialty films and wide releases.”
Additionally, current Focus Features Senior Vice President of Production, Josh McLaughlin, has been promoted to Executive Vice President.