The Walt Disney Company has tapped Argentine filmmaker Daniel Burman as head of original content, Disney+ LATAM.
Burman, who will report directly to Eric Schrier, president Disney Television Studios & Global Original Television Strategy, joins Disney from The Mediapro Studio which he joined through his production banner, Oficina Burman, in 2017.
Alongside Martín Iraola, president, The Walt Disney Company, LATAM and the senior leadership team, he will zero in on bolstering the scope, quality and ambition of Disney LATAM’s original productions in Latin America, leading creative development, fostering new talent and integrating more Latin American stories in Disney’s international lineup.
Burman’s appointment comes soon after Leonardo Aranguibel stepped down Feb. 22 from his position of VP and head of production, operations & strategy at The Walt Disney Company Latin America. The Walt Disney Company has also reverted to more centralized operations, with territories now reporting directly to Burbank.
“Daniel’s career reflects an extraordinary combination of artistic excellence and strategic vision,” said Eric Schrier. “He has a proven ability to tell deeply local stories that travel globally. His experience building creative organizations and delivering internationally recognized productions uniquely positions him to grow our local slate and elevate our original content in Latin America in ways that complement our global portfolio.”
“The region is rich with compelling stories, and Daniel is the right leader to bring them to audiences around the world. He has a strong track record of creating local content and positioning it for success on the global stage,” concurred Martín Iraola, president, The Walt Disney Company, LATAM.
While at The Mediapro Studio, Burman performed similar duties as well as creating, developing, producing and directing high‑profile scripted content for prominent platforms, including “Victoria Small”—nominated for an International Emmy and winner of the Rose d’Or for best TV series; “Yosi, the Regretful Spy,” which garnered three International Emmy nominations across its two seasons and the feature film “Transmitzvah.”
Most recently, for The Mediapro Studio, Burman developed and created the series “Maledictions,” “Cometierra” and a new title, an ironic semi-autobiographical male crisis dramedy “So Far So Good,” presented last week at the Berlinale Series Market.
“I am deeply excited about this opportunity. Working alongside the teams at The Walt Disney Company, where storytelling has always been a distinguishing feature, is hugely inspiring, and I hope to promote opportunities for the creative community in Latin America to develop vibrant, relevant stories that are an authentic reflection of our region,” added Burman.
While an independent filmmaker, Burman directed 12 feature films, scoring wins and debuting at major international festivals including Berlin, Sundance, Tribeca and Cannes.
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