Curiosity Inc hires Blue Ant & Off the Fence alum Ludo Dufour to lead licensing

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Factual streamer Curiosity Inc has appointed former Blue Ant Media and Off the Fence exec Ludo Dufour to the newly created role of VP of licensing.

Dufour will lead the global licensing of Curiosity’s portfolio of factual films, series and specials, which spans history, technology, science, nature and wildlife, travel and adventure.

Shows include David Attenborough’s Light On Earth, produced by Terra Mater Factual Studios, The Real Wild West from Roller Coaster Road Productions, as well as Beyond The Spotlight, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Dufour is based out of LA and starts immediately, reporting to Curiosity’s president & CEO Clint Stinchcomb.

Prior to joining Curiosity, Dufour oversaw financing & coproductions at Red Bull Studios, working on shows including The Red Mo Farah.

He has also had stints as SVP of international co-productions & sales at Blue Ant and was MD of distribution at Off the Fence, working on shows including My Octopus Teacher.

“Ludo’s extensive experience and proven track record in the global media and entertainment industry make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Stinchcomb. “We are confident that his leadership will significantly enhance our licensing capabilities and help expand our reach to audiences around the globe hungry for premium factual entertainment.”

Dufour added: “Curiosity’s high-impact programming is always produced with a global audience in mind, and its availability in a variety of languages further enhances its appeal to clients internationally.”