Ben Stoll (01 Dec 11).mov

In this event - part of NFM's Commissioning Sessions series - Ben Stoll, Head of Development, Channel4 Drama, addresses issues including: current commissioning opportunities, priorities and budgets across Channel4, E4 and online; Channel 4's ethos -- especially in relation to drama; and the practicalities of how to access the channel (how the pitching and commissioning process works at Channel; who to take ideas to at Channel 4 and how best to approach them).

At Channel 4 Ben is responsible for managing the drama slate as well maintaining an overview of shows in production, including Skins and Shameless. He began his career as an in-house reader at BBC Films and Singles before becoming a Script Editor on The Bill (ITV) and Attachments(World Productions and the BBC). He has worked as a Development Producer for Maverick TV and TwoFour Television and has a wide range of experience as a freelance Script Editor and Development Executive.

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