Manchester-based Northern Sister, has appointed Simon Maloney as an Executive Producer.
The indie, which is the Northern arm of Elisabeth Murdoch’s Sister also has offices in London, Los Angeles and New York.
Maloney’s credits include Time, I May Destroy You, Everything I Know About Love and Peaky Blinders.
In the new role, he’ll focus on developing and producing scripted content across the North of England. This will include a focus on new creative talent from diverse backgrounds.
His immediate task will be working alongside Lucy Dyke, its Creative Director of Scripted on new comic thriller, Passenger, which is currently in pre-production for ITVX.
“I’m incredibly passionate about what Manchester and the North has to offer. Not only is there a vast wealth of talent and experience on both sides of the camera here but superb locations, resources and infrastructure,” said Maloney.
“It’s been a career-long goal to have a meaningful impact in the region, nurturing new, vibrant talent and attracting high-end shows. To be able to do this under the Northern Sister banner alongside an amazing producer like Lucy is an incredibly opportunity and a privilege.”
