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Robert Walak

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.

Shame

Shame

2011

Outside the Wire

Outside the Wire

2021

Woman in Gold

Woman in Gold

2015

Calvary

Calvary

2014

How I Live Now

How I Live Now

2013

War and Peace

War and Peace

2016

Foe

Foe

2023

The Penguin Lessons

The Penguin Lessons

2025