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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Woman in Gold
    Woman in Gold2015
  • Lesbian Vampire Killers
    Lesbian Vampire Killers2009
  • uwantme2killhim?
    uwantme2killhim?2013

Known For

  • The Penguin Lessons
    The Penguin Lessons2025
  • Lesbian Vampire Killers
    Lesbian Vampire Killers2009
  • Weekender
    Weekender2011
  • Sacrifice
    Sacrifice20 Aug 2026

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) · as Executive Producer
2015
Woman in Gold · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
2014
2014
Calvary · as Executive Producer
2013
How I Live Now · as Executive Producer
2013
U Want Me 2 Kill Him? · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
2011
Shame · as Executive Producer
2011
2009