WME Partner and Literary Agent Melissa Myers has been named President and Partner of a new venture between Kinetic Content founder and CEO Chris Coelen, and Red Arrow Studios. Set to focus on premi…
Set to focus on premium high-end English-language scripted TV series with both domestic and global appeal, the venture will harness creativity and strategic alliances from across the world. Myers hiring and Red Arrow’s backing of the new venture underlines the importance of English-speaking scripted content to Red Arrow’s production and distribution business.
As a partner in the TV department at WME, Myers led the international charge for two decades at the powerhouse talent agency, spearheading the International Scripted Department by building a multi-faceted roster of award-winning writers, directors, and talent while specializing in global changed-format rights for high-end producers across the world.
Coelen and Kinetic Content, a Red Arrow Studios company, currently create and produce international hits including multiple Emmy nomineefor Netflix. A global phenomenon ranked number one on the service in territories around the world for multiple weeks after its launch and has been ordered for an additional two seasons. Kinetic also producesfor Lifetime, a sensation that has ranked as the number one series on the network for three straight years, growing its ratings each year.
“I’ve been pursuing the opportunity to work with Melissa for well over a year, and she’s the perfect person to lead this new scripted venture for us,” stated Chris Coelen.
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