Exclusive: Hecho Studios has launched a new division dedicated to the development and production of non-fiction entertainment, headed by industry vet Evan Rosenfeld.

As Head of Documentary and TV, Rosenfeld is tasked with overseeing Hecho’s original TV and film strategy, across multiple formats including documentary episodic and feature length films, through development, production and release.

Hecho’s initial development slate will emphasize raw, edgy, and compelling stories at the fringe of culture and society. The first round of projects will focus on stories that drive cultural conversations concerning matters of social issues, with an emphasis on sports.

“We are prioritizing shows that dig far deeper than simply what you get out of the cover story. Everything we’re doing here is through the lens of what makes us uniquely human—our customs, our arts, our social institutions,” said Rosenfeld. “We believe this is a way to create television that is impactful and creates dialogue,...