Essential Media and Entertainment: does business LA style with ‘Vice President of Drama Development’

The Hilton-Collie imperium continues to expand in the United States as Essential Media and Entertainment hooks a well-regarded Melbourne transplant to run drama development.
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The Hilton-Collie imperium continues to expand in the United States as Essential Media and Entertainment hooks a well-regarded Melbourne transplant to run drama development.

Simonne Overend has been appointed as Vice President of Drama Development for the company in Los Angeles. According to head of drama Ian Collie, “She has lived in LA for a long time, and is well connected – and as we know that is half the game. She is smart and very personable.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.