STUDIOCANAL has announced the appointment of Margaret Conway as Head of Physical Production for STUDIOCANAL TV. Conway will be based in the UK reporting to recently announced M-K Kennedy, Executive Managing Director TV Series. Emmanuel Jacquelin, who currently oversees physical production for STUDIOCANAL TV's French series, will report to Conway effective from July 1st. TV Series Executive Managing Director M-K Kennedy comments: "The appointment of Margaret Conway to the role of Head of … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL announces the appointment of Margaret Conway as Head of physical production STUDIOCANAL TV
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Taiwan Animations Talents Shine Brighter than Ever at Annecy With four titles in the official competition
Taiwan has delivered outstanding and unprecedented performances in the 2024 edition of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market. Two titles are selected in Short Films in Competition, including Hey Dad (Perspectives section) and Is This Now the Time I Should Let You Go? (Graduation Films section). Besides, two projects, Lost and Found and Long Distance Call, are included in Mifa Pitches, seeking international development resources. As the annual highlight in the animation … [Read more...] about Taiwan Animations Talents Shine Brighter than Ever at Annecy With four titles in the official competition
Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division
Gaumont has announced the promotion of Sebastien Rossi to Creative Director of Gaumont's Animation, Kids & Family division. He will report to Terry Kalagian, President of Gaumont Animation, Kids & Family. In his new role as Creative Director, he will work closely with Gaumont Animation executives to develop and produce leading series and films for the global market, originating from France and Europe. He will also work closely with clients and buyers to deliver premium content that … [Read more...] about Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division
Autentic Distribution announces exciting summer releases ahead of NATPE Budapest and Sunny Side of the Doc
Autentic Distribution, a leading international distributor of high-quality factual content, unveils new documentaries in anticipation of the upcoming NATPE Budapest and Sunny Side of the Doc markets. Autentic's summer releases showcase a diverse range of subjects from current affairs to history and wildlife, promising to engage viewers around the world. The Sanction Game: EU Strategies and Russian Evasion (52') explores how Russia circumvents EU sanctions through a network of front companies … [Read more...] about Autentic Distribution announces exciting summer releases ahead of NATPE Budapest and Sunny Side of the Doc
Nest Productions partners with Greenred Media for factual content after C4 success
UK production partnership company Nest Productions has announced a new partnership with Greenred Media. Nest will supply production and company infrastructure for all company productions. Derek Drennan and Stew Batt, veteran factual entertainment producers and co-founders of Nest, are joining Greenred’s board as Managing Directors. Nest’s Marisa Erftemeijer and Floury Crum are also joining the Greenred team as Head of Production and Production Executive respectively. The partnership news comes … [Read more...] about Nest Productions partners with Greenred Media for factual content after C4 success
Happy Accidents appoints Calamity Jane’s Meredith Willis as SVP Creative Content
LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents has appointed Meredith Willis as SVP of Creative Content. Working in both Los Angeles and London, Willis will oversee development and production of feature and television projects. Willis joins after a tenure as the Director of Development for Ellen Pompeo’s Calamity Jane Entertainment under a deal with ABC Studios, where she covered both scripted and unscripted television and film. Prior to that, Willis worked at Denver & Delilah for almost … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents appoints Calamity Jane’s Meredith Willis as SVP Creative Content