Netflix has further expanded its growing U.K. programming and commissioning team, naming Fiona Lamptey its director of U.K. features.
Based in London, the newly created role will see Lamptey —a former Film4 production exec — identify books, theatre, and other material to develop into feature films, focused on British productions and IP, while also being charged with spotting new, emerging U.K.
talent. "Fiona has been widely recognized for developing underrepresented stories and talent, and has quickly made her mark on the U.K.
film industry," said Netflix's film head Scott Stuber. "We are excited that Fiona is joining the team and further deepening our commitment and investment to UK stories and talent." After 13 years at Channel 4/Film 4,.
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