Writers’ Group: Developing TV Movies with Rebeca Hughes and Kayley Loveridge from Reel One Entertainment

In conversation with Christina Pickworth, Rebeca Hughes and Kayley Loveridge from Reel One Entertainment will be talking specifically about developing TV movies, what that process looks like and putting a spotlight on making sales-driven content while maintaining creative balance.

They’ll also be giving advice on writer dos and don’ts when developing TV movies, as well as sharing what they’re looking for in terms of new pitches. There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience after the talk.

Headquartered in Montreal with offices in London, Los Angeles and Vancouver, Reel One Entertainment is one of the most prolific independent producers and distributors of scripted programming in the US and international market. Delivering over 80 titles each year, their main focus is TV movies in the Thriller, Romance and Christmas genres, with a recent foray into scripted TV series.

Rebeca Hughes, Scripted Development Executive, Reel One Entertainment

Rebeca is responsible for sourcing, developing and producing TV movies as well as collaborating with key European partners. Her career began in Paris in the kids’ animation world before joining Reel One in 2017.

Kayley Loveridge, Scripted Development Coordinator, Reel One Entertainment

Kayley works closely with writers to develop TV movies from concept through to script and production, with a focus on the Romance genre. She has worked with numerous producers and writers in the UK and North America as a script consultant and is particularly passionate about working with new writers.

Event Schedule:

18:25: Please join webinar

18:30-19:15: Host-led discussion

19:15-19:30: Audience Q&A

19:30: Finish

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