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Louise Sutton

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Louise Sutton is a double BAFTA, RTS and Emmy award winning producer. Lou recently worked at House Productions where she ran the House North office working on comedies and dramas with a northern focus with writers such as Sophie Willan, Maxine Peake, Chris Bush, Louis Paxton and Sarah Quintrell. She previously worked at Broke & Bones, where, alongside her comedy and drama development work for Netflix, she developed the new season of Black Mirror (S7). Throughout her time working in development Lou has had the fortune to work with many brilliant writers including Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali, Henry Lewis and Leo Reich.

Before working in development Louise was a freelance producer working in High End TV for the local and international market. Her credits include: Butterfly, Black Mirror and Home Fires.

 

Credits

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Production (role):
BLACK MIRROR (Producer)
Company:
Broke and Bones / Netflix
Project details:
Series 7
1 Episode

Currently in production
Production (role):
HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
Project details:
In-house Executive Producer

Set up a new northern office out of Manchester, with a brief to develop and make shows outside of London.

Worked across the Film and TV slate with high profile talent including James Graham, Sarah Quintrell, Will Smith, David Nicholls, Abi Morgan, Daisy Goodwin, Simon Beaufoy and Alice Birch.

Identified and nurtured emerging talent.

Worked with scouts to find commissionable IP including books, podcasts and articles.
Production (role):
BROKE AND BONES
Project details:
In-house Executive Producer

Developed scripts and outlines for Series 6 of Black Mirror with Charlie Brooker and Bisha K Ali; attached directors; put together the core production team; liaised with various Netflix departments such as Production, Creative,
BALA, finance and Production; and budgeted the films.

Developed a new series for the Broke and Bones slate including an unannounced show that has since been greenlit.

Built and maintained relationships with key creative talent in the UK, the US and beyond, worked closely with Head of Comedy, Jon Petrie.
Production (role):
LIME PICTURES
Project details:
In-house Head of Drama

Devised a creative strategy for the newly established Adult Drama (ie non-Kids) Department.

Built, grew and managed the Development Team.

Established and maintained relationships with commissioners at UK and international broadcasters.

Pitched and sold projects.

Attracted new writing talent to the company.

Managed the department budget.
Production (role):
WORZEL GUMMIDGE (Producer)
Company:
Leopard Pictures / BBC Comedy
Project details:
6 x 60mins

Wr. Mackenzie Crook

Dir. Mackenzie Crook
Production (role):
BUTTERFLY (Producer)
Company:
Red / ITV
Project details:
3 x 60mins

Wr. Tony Marchant

Dir. Anthony Byrne

Nominated for Best Mini Series at the RTS Awards

Nominated for Best Single Drama at the RTS Awards
Production (role):
BLACK MIRROR
Company:
House of Tomorrow / Netflix
Project details:
2 x 90 mins

Wr. Charlie Brooker

USS Callister - Won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie

USS Callister - Won The Producer's Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television
Production (role):
HOME FIRES
Company:
ITV Studios (Series 2)
Project details:
6 x 60 mins

Wr. Simon Block

Dir. Robert Quinn
Production (role):
JEKYLL AND HYDE
Company:
ITV Studios
Project details:
10 x 60 mins

Wr. Charlie Higson, Guy Burt

Dir. Colin Teague, Joss Agnew
Production (role):
DEATH IN PARADISE (series 4)
Company:
Red Planet Productions
Project details:
8 x 60 mins
Production (role):
MIDSOMER MURDERS (series 16)
Company:
Bentley Productions
Project details:
5 x 60 mins

Production (role):
THE DUMPING GROUND
Company:
CBBC
Project details:
12 x 30 mins

Wr. Elly Brewer

Dir Craig Lines

Won the BAFTA Award for Best Children's Drama
Production (role):
CORONATION STREET (Assistant Producer)
Company:
ITV Studios
Production (role):
CORONATION STREET (Series Editor)
Company:
ITV Studios
Production (role):
CORONATION STREET (Story Editor)
Company:
ITV Studios
Production (role):
CORONATION STREET (Story Associate)
Company:
ITV Studios
Company:
YKY Management, AU
Project details:
Freelance Entertainment Publicist

Projects included:

L'Oreal Paris AFI Awards 2006

Charlotte's Web theatrical launch

Daniel Radcliffe (in conjunction with Warner Bros. International)

Henry Rollins album launch
Production (role):
THE LOST TREASURE OF FIJI (Writer)
Project details:
Writer of additional dialogue material, feature film (AU/FJ)
Company:
Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, AU
Project details:
Assistant to the Executive Producer

Projects included:

The Elephant Princess
Pirate Islands: The Lost Treasure of Fiji
H2O: Just Add Water (Seasons 1 and 2)
Wicked Science (Seasons 1 and 2)

Responsibilities included:

Network and client liaison
Corporate publicity and marketing
Producing telemovie cut-downs
Post Production supervision
Delivery to international networks and distributors
Script and story contribution
Long term development
Company:
Australian Children’s Television Foundation, AU
Project details:
Development Contributor
Company:
Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, AU
Project details:
Freelance Story Consultant
Production (role):
EMMERDALE (Storyliner)
Company:
Yorkshire Television
Production (role):
GRANGE HILL (Script Editor)
Company:
Mersey Television
Production (role):
HOLLYOAKS (Script Editor)
Company:
Mersey Television
Production (role):
BROOKSIDE (Assistant Script Editor)
Company:
Mersey Television
Company:
Gym TV
Project details:
Researcher
Production (role):
BROOKSIDE (Floor Runner)
Company:
Mersey Television
Company:
MUTV (Manchester United TV)
Project details:
Assistant Floor Manager
Company:
Equinox Film and T.V. Production
Project details:
Production Assistant
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, COURSES:

The Emotional Toolbox - Laurie Hutzler, February 2008

PG DIP TV Features and Documentary Production – specialising in Direction; University of Salford, September 2000

Diploma in Marketing and Distribution for Television and Film - Australian Film, Television and Radio School, July 2006

2:1 BA (Hons) Politics/Modern History - University of Manchester, September 1996 – June 1999

Diploma in International Hospitality Management - Manchester Business School, February 1999 – June 1999

A-Levels: French (B); English Literature (B); History (B); General Studies (A) - Edgbaston High School For Girls, September 1989 – June 1995

Credits

  • Production (role)
    Company
    Project details
  • Production (role): BLACK MIRROR (Producer)
    Company: Broke and Bones / Netflix
    Project details: Series 7
    1 Episode

    Currently in production
  • Production (role): HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
    Company:
    Project details: In-house Executive Producer

    Set up a new northern office out of Manchester, with a brief to develop and make shows outside of London.

    Worked across the Film and TV slate with high profile talent including James Graham, Sarah Quintrell, Will Smith, David Nicholls, Abi Morgan, Daisy Goodwin, Simon Beaufoy and Alice Birch.

    Identified and nurtured emerging talent.

    Worked with scouts to find commissionable IP including books, podcasts and articles.
  • Production (role): BROKE AND BONES
    Company:
    Project details: In-house Executive Producer

    Developed scripts and outlines for Series 6 of Black Mirror with Charlie Brooker and Bisha K Ali; attached directors; put together the core production team; liaised with various Netflix departments such as Production, Creative,
    BALA, finance and Production; and budgeted the films.

    Developed a new series for the Broke and Bones slate including an unannounced show that has since been greenlit.

    Built and maintained relationships with key creative talent in the UK, the US and beyond, worked closely with Head of Comedy, Jon Petrie.
  • Production (role): LIME PICTURES
    Company:
    Project details: In-house Head of Drama

    Devised a creative strategy for the newly established Adult Drama (ie non-Kids) Department.

    Built, grew and managed the Development Team.

    Established and maintained relationships with commissioners at UK and international broadcasters.

    Pitched and sold projects.

    Attracted new writing talent to the company.

    Managed the department budget.
  • Production (role): WORZEL GUMMIDGE (Producer)
    Company: Leopard Pictures / BBC Comedy
    Project details: 6 x 60mins

    Wr. Mackenzie Crook

    Dir. Mackenzie Crook
  • Production (role): BUTTERFLY (Producer)
    Company: Red / ITV
    Project details: 3 x 60mins

    Wr. Tony Marchant

    Dir. Anthony Byrne

    Nominated for Best Mini Series at the RTS Awards

    Nominated for Best Single Drama at the RTS Awards
  • Production (role): BLACK MIRROR
    Company: House of Tomorrow / Netflix
    Project details: 2 x 90 mins

    Wr. Charlie Brooker

    USS Callister - Won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie

    USS Callister - Won The Producer's Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television
  • Production (role): HOME FIRES
    Company: ITV Studios (Series 2)
    Project details: 6 x 60 mins

    Wr. Simon Block

    Dir. Robert Quinn
  • Production (role): JEKYLL AND HYDE
    Company: ITV Studios
    Project details: 10 x 60 mins

    Wr. Charlie Higson, Guy Burt

    Dir. Colin Teague, Joss Agnew
  • Production (role): DEATH IN PARADISE (series 4)
    Company: Red Planet Productions
    Project details: 8 x 60 mins
  • Production (role): MIDSOMER MURDERS (series 16)
    Company: Bentley Productions
    Project details: 5 x 60 mins

  • Production (role): THE DUMPING GROUND
    Company: CBBC
    Project details: 12 x 30 mins

    Wr. Elly Brewer

    Dir Craig Lines

    Won the BAFTA Award for Best Children's Drama
  • Production (role): CORONATION STREET (Assistant Producer)
    Company: ITV Studios
    Project details:
  • Production (role): CORONATION STREET (Series Editor)
    Company: ITV Studios
    Project details:
  • Production (role): CORONATION STREET (Story Editor)
    Company: ITV Studios
    Project details:
  • Production (role): CORONATION STREET (Story Associate)
    Company: ITV Studios
    Project details:
  • Production (role):
    Company: YKY Management, AU
    Project details: Freelance Entertainment Publicist

    Projects included:

    L'Oreal Paris AFI Awards 2006

    Charlotte's Web theatrical launch

    Daniel Radcliffe (in conjunction with Warner Bros. International)

    Henry Rollins album launch
  • Production (role): THE LOST TREASURE OF FIJI (Writer)
    Company:
    Project details: Writer of additional dialogue material, feature film (AU/FJ)
  • Production (role):
    Company: Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, AU
    Project details: Assistant to the Executive Producer

    Projects included:

    The Elephant Princess
    Pirate Islands: The Lost Treasure of Fiji
    H2O: Just Add Water (Seasons 1 and 2)
    Wicked Science (Seasons 1 and 2)

    Responsibilities included:

    Network and client liaison
    Corporate publicity and marketing
    Producing telemovie cut-downs
    Post Production supervision
    Delivery to international networks and distributors
    Script and story contribution
    Long term development
  • Production (role):
    Company: Australian Children’s Television Foundation, AU
    Project details: Development Contributor
  • Production (role):
    Company: Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, AU
    Project details: Freelance Story Consultant
  • Production (role): EMMERDALE (Storyliner)
    Company: Yorkshire Television
    Project details:
  • Production (role): GRANGE HILL (Script Editor)
    Company: Mersey Television
    Project details:
  • Production (role): HOLLYOAKS (Script Editor)
    Company: Mersey Television
    Project details:
  • Production (role): BROOKSIDE (Assistant Script Editor)
    Company: Mersey Television
    Project details:
  • Production (role):
    Company: Gym TV
    Project details: Researcher
  • Production (role): BROOKSIDE (Floor Runner)
    Company: Mersey Television
    Project details:
  • Production (role):
    Company: MUTV (Manchester United TV)
    Project details: Assistant Floor Manager
  • Production (role):
    Company: Equinox Film and T.V. Production
    Project details: Production Assistant
  • EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, COURSES:

    The Emotional Toolbox - Laurie Hutzler, February 2008

    PG DIP TV Features and Documentary Production – specialising in Direction; University of Salford, September 2000

    Diploma in Marketing and Distribution for Television and Film - Australian Film, Television and Radio School, July 2006

    2:1 BA (Hons) Politics/Modern History - University of Manchester, September 1996 – June 1999

    Diploma in International Hospitality Management - Manchester Business School, February 1999 – June 1999

    A-Levels: French (B); English Literature (B); History (B); General Studies (A) - Edgbaston High School For Girls, September 1989 – June 1995

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