From the release:

Friends Electric, the award-winning production company, are chuffed to announce they’ve hired Barney Richard as EP of their London studio.

Barney will take responsibility for the growth of the company and the talent roster across Europe, and will work closely alongside Belinda Blacklock, EP of their LA studio, for their global offering. The Friends Electric roster includes the newly-signed, highly creative, mixed media aficionados, Future Power Station; the wonderfully weird Ewan Jones Morris and the amazing animation studio, Woodblock.

Barney is an industry veteran who has previously worked at some of the most acclaimed production companies around. Starting with Jelly London, subsequently co-founded Friend, then on to Riff Raff and lastly Rogue films – he’s worked with some the most influential talent along the way.

Barney Richard says: “I’ve always adored animation, I sort of think in it. The ability to tell stories in limitless ways, be it fantastical, emotional, dark or comedic, you can bring these to life visually in anyway way, or multiple ways. Often untapped, it’s expressive, cut-through, highly original and loads of fun to make…

Our boutique roster is exceptional and I want to build on the incredible talent base, creativity, and culture that’s already here. That, and be as much of a nuisance as possible; naturally.”

Belinda Blacklock, EP of Friends Electric in America, said: ‘Having Barney on board at Friends Electric is such a dream. His charisma and energy really resonate with the kind of work that we do. I am so delighted to be working with him on the exciting projects we are doing, and we can’t wait to share them with the rest of the world!’