The next in EAST’s ASK ME ANYTHING series will be an opportunity to speak to Alexandra Finlay of Shaftesbury.

This is another opportunity to increase your industry awareness and learn about how scripted programming is created and produced, with particular insight into international co-productions, and how global partnerships are forged to faciliate the successful development of scripted content.

As VP and Creative Executive, Alex is responsible for expanding Shaftesbury’s scripted co-production activity, sourcing creative opportunities and forging international partnerships. She was formerly Head of Acquisitions and Co-Productions at UKTV where she more than doubled the volume of pre-investment hours, including Murdoch Mysteries, by implenting effective acquisition and coproduction strategies and leading commercial relationships with US studios.

During her time at UKTV, Alex had identified and secured high-end scripted fare like Castle, Parks & Rec, Criminal Minds and Rizzoli & Isles and that drove audience reach and channel brands, and prior to this, Alex was a UK network buyer, and worked at Channel 4, C4’s Shooting Gallery strand, Film4 Channel and the BBC.

The discussion will be followed by informal networking drinks at a nearby pub/bar.

The event will be FREE to attend for members of the EAST Network, and a limited number of tickets can now be acquired through the EventBrite page. If you are not already a member, then please apply at https://members.easttv.org/ - this is also free, but you must meet the membership criteria. Learn more about EAST on our website: https://www.easttv.org/

ASK ME ANYTHING Series: Alex Finlay, Shaftesbury (EAST MEMBERS ONLY)