Chris Culvenor is among the world’s most prolific creators and producers of unscripted TV, responsible for a long list of hit franchises, both in the U.S. and Australia.

In 2016, Culvenor co-founded Eureka Productions with Paul Franklin, and in his position as Co-CEO has led the business to become one of the TV industry’s fastest-growing international producers. Headquartered in Los Angeles and Sydney, the award-winning company has grown a portfolio of more than 40 series for network, streaming, cable and digital platforms in the U.S., Canada and Australia. In 2022, the company was 100% acquired by global production group Fremantle.  

Eureka’s U.S. credits include The Mole, Holey Moley, Full Bloom, TwentySomethings Austin, Frogger, Name That Tune, The Real Dirty Dancing, Finding Magic Mike, Dating Around, Crikey It’s the Irwin and The Parent Test (adapted from Eureka’s Australian hit Parental Guidance).

In Australia, Eureka’s slate includes Luxe Listings, Byron Baes, Amazing Race Australia, Parental Guidance and many more. In 2022, Eureka also took on the development and production of all Fremantle’s entertainment, reality and game show formats in Australia, including Australia’s Got Talent, Australian Idol and Farmer Wants a Wife for Seven Network.

Prior to co-founding Eureka, Culvenor was SVP, Development at Endemol Shine America where he oversaw the company’s unscripted slate and creative team. During Culvenor’s three years in the role, output more than tripled with new series including MasterChef Junior, The Island, Hunted, Fake Off, Going Wild, The Face, Restaurant Startup, Billon Dollar Buyer and Minute to Win It.

 Culvenor was previously Head of Development at Shine Australia, where he played a leading role in growing the business from a start-up into the country’s largest production company, launching a slate of hits that included The Voice, MasterChef, Dating in the Dark, Australia’s Next Top Model, The Biggest Loser and more.