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Robert Walak
Producer
Robert Walak is the President of Focus Features, a leading film label known for its distinguished library of acclaimed titles and its commitment to acquiring and producing speciality films for global audiences.
Before joining Focus Features, Walak served as co-managing Director at Universal Pictures International Productions, where he oversaw internationally driven productions, acquisitions, and local-language content. He previously held the roles of Managing Director and President of Production and Acquisitions at The Weinstein Company and Senior Vice President of Production and Acquisitions at Alliance Films/Momentum Pictures.
Earlier in his career, Walak worked in business development at Endemol and began his industry journey as a producer at MTV Europe. He graduated from the University of Amsterdam.
Before joining Focus Features, Walak served as co-managing Director at Universal Pictures International Productions, where he oversaw internationally driven productions, acquisitions, and local-language content. He previously held the roles of Managing Director and President of Production and Acquisitions at The Weinstein Company and Senior Vice President of Production and Acquisitions at Alliance Films/Momentum Pictures.
Earlier in his career, Walak worked in business development at Endemol and began his industry journey as a producer at MTV Europe. He graduated from the University of Amsterdam.
Filmography
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | The American · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Foe · as Executive Producer |
| 2021 | Outside the Wire · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | War & Peace (2016) (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Woman in Gold · as Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Attacking the Devil: Harold Evans and the Last Nazi War Crime · as Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Calvary · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | How I Live Now · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | U Want Me 2 Kill Him? · as Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Shame · as Executive Producer |
| 2011 | |
| 2009 |