TORONTO – 9 Story Media Group has named Alix Wiseman to the newly created position of vice-president, business development & acquisitions.
Wiseman (pictured) started her career at Channel 4 Television selling over 3000 hours of programming across factual, animation, comedy, drama and feature films before moving into children’s content at Entertainment Rights (since acquired by Classic Media and then DreamWorks). She joins 9 Story most recently from Aardman Animations, where she set up the studio’s dedicated distribution division in 2006.
Based out of the U.K. and reporting to chief strategy officer Natalie Osborne, Wiseman will be responsible for leading distribution and acquisitions efforts in EMEA with a focus on bringing in new content from Europe as well as greenlighting projects with European broadcasters. VP of business development Claudia Scott-Hansen will continue to lead distribution efforts in the Americas and Asia, and oversee strategic content partnerships in the U.S.
“Alix’s unique international experience and understanding of the world of quality kids’ content will be a tremendous asset for 9 Story, and give us a stronger foothold across Europe,” Osborne said in the announcement. “Alix will be working with the local creative and production communities to source new IP and further solidify our relationships with broadcast partners. We are thrilled to welcome Alix to the 9 Story team.”
