PRODUCERS
KIRSTY PEART, GritStone Entertainment Ltd, UK
Writer & Producer
Her current production work in development includes live action/CGI feature film and finalist of 2010 ReAnimate Scheme, A NIGHT AT THE FLICKS,based on the world of Subbuteo, producing with multi-award winning producer Mark Herbert at Warp Films (SUBMARINE; THIS IS ENGLAND; FOUR LIONS); teen sci-fi thriller THE RETURNED written by Andy Walker supported by Screen Yorkshire and finalist in TRIANGLE 2011; comedy SHOOTING OSAMA with Christopher Figg (WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN; COREOLANUS) and Torsten Poeck (CHICKEN WITH PLUMS), directed by award-winning comedian, writer and director Henry Naylor (HEADCASES). Previous work for TV, film and commercials includes Working Title TV pilot CUL DE SAC for Picture Farm starring the NavelGazing group; HBO comedy channel pilot MORNING RELIEF; THE WITCHCRAFT CONSPIRACY, feature film in development with Margaret Matheson & Little Wing, selected by Moonstone and EAVE.
Writer & Producer
Her current production work in development includes live action/CGI feature film and finalist of 2010 ReAnimate Scheme, A NIGHT AT THE FLICKS,based on the world of Subbuteo, producing with multi-award winning producer Mark Herbert at Warp Films (SUBMARINE; THIS IS ENGLAND; FOUR LIONS); teen sci-fi thriller THE RETURNED written by Andy Walker supported by Screen Yorkshire and finalist in TRIANGLE 2011; comedy SHOOTING OSAMA with Christopher Figg (WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN; COREOLANUS) and Torsten Poeck (CHICKEN WITH PLUMS), directed by award-winning comedian, writer and director Henry Naylor (HEADCASES). Previous work for TV, film and commercials includes Working Title TV pilot CUL DE SAC for Picture Farm starring the NavelGazing group; HBO comedy channel pilot MORNING RELIEF; THE WITCHCRAFT CONSPIRACY, feature film in development with Margaret Matheson & Little Wing, selected by Moonstone and EAVE.
TORSTEN POECK, Clou Partners GmbH
Producer
As managing partner of Clou Partners GmbH, has been involved in the financing of more than 20 international pictures, among them many international successes. As a shareholder of the recently formed The Manipulators GmbH, a joint venture of sales agents Celluloid Dreams, Studio Babelsberg and Clou Partners, Torsten saw their first project CHICKEN WITH PLUMS in competition in Venice 2011 with release in Germany in January 2012. Since 2005 Torsten, as active shareholder, has been involved in Shotgun Pictures, a production company of international low budget movies like OPEN WATER 2, PRINCESS (Cannes, Directors’ Fortnight), SUELY IN THE SKY (Venice and Toronto) or the recent documentary VOODOO.
Producer
As managing partner of Clou Partners GmbH, has been involved in the financing of more than 20 international pictures, among them many international successes. As a shareholder of the recently formed The Manipulators GmbH, a joint venture of sales agents Celluloid Dreams, Studio Babelsberg and Clou Partners, Torsten saw their first project CHICKEN WITH PLUMS in competition in Venice 2011 with release in Germany in January 2012. Since 2005 Torsten, as active shareholder, has been involved in Shotgun Pictures, a production company of international low budget movies like OPEN WATER 2, PRINCESS (Cannes, Directors’ Fortnight), SUELY IN THE SKY (Venice and Toronto) or the recent documentary VOODOO.
IRINA PROBOST, Papa Loewe
Producer
Is an independent Munich based producer and known for her impressive animation work on Janosch’s HOW BEAUTIFUL IS PANAMA, TIGERDUCK- GANG - THE MOVIE and TV series DADDY LION AND HIS HAPPY CHILDREN and THE TIGERDUCK- GANG, ISLAND STORIES, ANTJE AND FRIENDS. The much-loved COME, WE WILL FIND A TREASURE is soon to be theatrically released. Irina, among others, has been nominated for the German Film Prize and awarded with “Der goldene Spatz”, “Prix Jeunesse International”, “Cannes Lions 2010 - Gold Lion”, “Gold Clio Award 2010” for her animations.
Producer
Is an independent Munich based producer and known for her impressive animation work on Janosch’s HOW BEAUTIFUL IS PANAMA, TIGERDUCK- GANG - THE MOVIE and TV series DADDY LION AND HIS HAPPY CHILDREN and THE TIGERDUCK- GANG, ISLAND STORIES, ANTJE AND FRIENDS. The much-loved COME, WE WILL FIND A TREASURE is soon to be theatrically released. Irina, among others, has been nominated for the German Film Prize and awarded with “Der goldene Spatz”, “Prix Jeunesse International”, “Cannes Lions 2010 - Gold Lion”, “Gold Clio Award 2010” for her animations.
WRITERS
JESS KEDWARD & KIRSTY PEART
Writers
Writers, story and concept developers across all platforms including TV, film, commercials, theatre, mobile and internet content, with a strong focus on comedy and children’s entertainment, they have been working together since performing / writing for Cambridge University’s Footlights Comedy Troupe.
Currently developing an original animated TV series with a major U.S. studio for the tween market. Also writing on CASPER SCARE SCHOOL for Cartoon Network, with Classic Media/Moonscoop and TF1. TV credits on international hit shows ANGELINA BALLERINA and THOMAS AND FRIENDS (HIT Entertainment).
Live action / CGI family feature film A NIGHT AT THE FLICKS - finalist ReANIMATE Scheme 2010, run by Warp Films, Birds Eye View, UK Film Council and SkillSet. With Warp Films and producer Mark Herbert (SUBMARINE; THIS IS ENGLAND). Promoted in Cannes 2011.
Co-writers on children’s animated feature film THE HERO OF COLOR CITY, in production at Exodus Film Group (IGOR), produced by John Eraklis and Max Howard. Adapted to animated feature film treatment for Papa Loewe and Torsten Poeck, GRISELLA by H M Denneborg, one of Germany's most-loved children's books. Other commissions and credits with Disney, HIT Entertainment, HBO Online, Exodus Film Group, Klasky-Csupo and UK independent companies.
Writers
Writers, story and concept developers across all platforms including TV, film, commercials, theatre, mobile and internet content, with a strong focus on comedy and children’s entertainment, they have been working together since performing / writing for Cambridge University’s Footlights Comedy Troupe.
Currently developing an original animated TV series with a major U.S. studio for the tween market. Also writing on CASPER SCARE SCHOOL for Cartoon Network, with Classic Media/Moonscoop and TF1. TV credits on international hit shows ANGELINA BALLERINA and THOMAS AND FRIENDS (HIT Entertainment).
Live action / CGI family feature film A NIGHT AT THE FLICKS - finalist ReANIMATE Scheme 2010, run by Warp Films, Birds Eye View, UK Film Council and SkillSet. With Warp Films and producer Mark Herbert (SUBMARINE; THIS IS ENGLAND). Promoted in Cannes 2011.
Co-writers on children’s animated feature film THE HERO OF COLOR CITY, in production at Exodus Film Group (IGOR), produced by John Eraklis and Max Howard. Adapted to animated feature film treatment for Papa Loewe and Torsten Poeck, GRISELLA by H M Denneborg, one of Germany's most-loved children's books. Other commissions and credits with Disney, HIT Entertainment, HBO Online, Exodus Film Group, Klasky-Csupo and UK independent companies.