Siobhan Finnigan and Judith King have launched a new scripted production company, Witchery Pictures, backed by All3Media and umbrella-ed by New Pictures, whose CEO Charlie Pattinson will co-exec Witchery Pictures’ shows in their early years.

Witchery Pictures’ first project is a rom-com musical set in 90s Dublin, with original music from Snow Patrol and scripted by Aoife Crehan.

Finnigan and King met while working together at Red Planet Pictures, where they originated and won BBC and ITV script commissions for projects with Andrew Davies, James Dormer, David Harrower and Peter McKenna.

Previously, King headed development at Five Minutes Of Heaven producer Big Fish Films, whilst Finnigan worked at ITV Studios where she developed and script exec-ed shows including Andrew Davies’ Mr Selfridge and the second series of Peter Morgan’s The Jury.

Finnigan and King said of their new venture: “We are thrilled to be working with the stellar teams at All3Media and New Pictures, who hold unparalleled reputations in their fields.”

Jane Turton, All3Media Chief Executive Officer added: “Witchery Pictures is a perfect example of what All3Media is all about. We’re thrilled to welcome these creative, talented women to the group and excited to see what they will no doubt achieve under the expert guidance of Charlie and the New Pictures team.”

Jon Creamer

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