Under the guidance of Dennis Davidson, the founder of one of the most prolific Film & TV publicity agencies in the world, and Grant Hill, acclaimed producer and frequent collaborator of the Wachowski’s and Terrence Malick, EBP is well positioned for a creative direction like no other.
Together, Davidson and Hill have meticulously curated EBP’s diverse slate of projects. With the goal to deliver stories that are not only distinctive and commercial but also intellectually stimulating. In this voyage, the pair has cultivated a slate that is unique, commercial, and new. The company's portfolio spans genres and budget levels, ensuring a broad appeal while maintaining high standards of quality all backed by a creator-first mentality that showcases much of the growing international landscape to new and interested audiences. EBP is committed to expanding the world of filmmaking far beyond its own boarders/shorelines all the while infusing their narratives with themes that resonate with contemporary audiences at home and abroad.
EBP aims to be a beacon of innovation in the film industry, striving to create content that not only entertains but also provokes thought and inspires change. By fostering a collaborative environment and embracing diverse perspectives and new voices, the company seeks to push the boundaries of storytelling and contribute meaningfully to the cultural landscape of what will be the films & television series of tomorrow.
Dennis Davidson
Founder / principal
Dennis Davidson started in the film business as a management trainee at a cinema in his hometown, Chester, at age 16. 7 years later, he founded DDA Public Relations and built it into the pre-eminent entertainment PR and marketing consultancy. Having orchestrated management buyouts of his DDA companies, starting in 2005, he decided to use his reputation in the industry to embark on a new track, film and television development and production. In the past 4 years, despite COVID and strikes, along with Grant Hill, he has curated and financed an impressive development slate. Outside Elizabeth Bay Productions Limited, he has Executive Producer credits on CLOSE and CAN I GO HOME YET? Prior to that he created, produced and financed THE EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS for 10 years. On the 50th Anniversary of DDA, his biography, “Dennis Davidson, A Life in Cinema” written by Geoffrey Macnab, was self-published and remains on Blurb.
GRANT HILL
Executive Producer/Producer
Veteran producer Grant Hill has been key in building the Elizabeth Bay Productions slate, having met Dennis Davidson on CLOUD ATLAS. He most recently produced Lana Wachowski’s THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS and Terrence Malick’s masterpiece, A HIDDEN LIFE. With a background as a production manager and line producer, including serving as co-producer on James Cameron's multiple Academy Award® winning film, TITANIC, Hill first moved into the producer seat on THE MATRIX RELOADED, the second of the ground-breaking series. Since then, he worked consistently with the Wachowskis, including on the $100 million independent production, CLOUD ATLAS. Their collaboration continued on the beloved sci-fi series SENSE8, one of Netflix's most ambitious ventures. Hill has twice been nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, first for Terrence Malick's THE THIN RED LINE and again for his THE TREE OF LIFE.
CLAYTON HEINZ
Head of Strategy & Operations
As EBP’s Head of Strategy & Operations, Clayton is tasked with everything from the financing and equity of the slate to managing business partnerships and co-production deals to sourcing and developing new and existing content. In his former life as a consultant, his team oversaw executive strategy, business operations/org-structure, & FP&A in the media and entertainment landscape with clients at every major studio, streamer, and beyond. With an additional 5+ years’ experience in the developing, packaging, and selling of original scripted & non-scripted content, Clayton is well equipped to help manage a slate as exciting as EBP’s as part of the team. An avid outdoorsman and an accomplished endurance athlete, outside of the office you can find Clayton playing beach volleyball, training for his next triathlon, or running until he realises he is no longer in LA County.
EUgin Koh
Head of Business Development
Eugin Koh has joined Elizabeth Bay Productions Ltd as Head of Business Development. Alongside Clayton Heinz, he will be heading the LA based office tasked with focusing on business/creative development, sourcing new IPs and securing creative talent for the company. A versatile professional with a background in entertainment and media, Eugin is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Film Studies. He also attended the renowned Juilliard Pre-College of Music, studying the cello with Dr. Ann Alton. Throughout his career, Eugin has held significant positions at KO/SEN Productions which he founded, Twentieth Century Fox, and FOX Broadcasting Company. His roles have involved managing film and TV proposals, securing financing, overseeing brand partnership events, developing marketing plans, coordinating production schedules, and providing creative input for scripts. Additionally, managed live broadcast operations for such events as Super Bowl LIV, Grease Live, A Christmas Story Live & Miss Universe.
Julia Tazartes
Development Executive
French born Julia Tazartes studied Political Science and History of Art in the USA at Wellesley College before returning to Europe to begin her professional career in Management Consulting. In 2022 she followed her passion and switched to freelance screenwriting and has since worked on a range of projects including feature films, series and documentaries. She writes in Italian and English and continues to collaborate with productions in Switzerland and Italy.
She added her role as a Development Executive at Elizabeth Bay Productions in 2023 and works closely with writers, directors and producers across the entire slate of Film and TV projects.