FACTORY TM BUILDS TEAM, NEW PRODUCER SHANE HAMILL APPOINTED
Skwigly
Innovative, multi-genre production studio Factory TM has recruited award-winning producer Shane Hamill, who will join the company to work on a series of new projects, both in house and client side, including a new commission for Disney.
The new appointment is the next step in Factory TM’s development, as their roster grows to include more of their own productions, including the recently announced CBBC show Scream Street, and the highly acclaimed and award-winning Strange Hill High. In addition the studio continues to pull in high profile commissions such as The Clangers, currently in production for Coolabi.
After seven years in the industry, Shane has joined Factory TM from Emerald Sky Films where he spent two years working with Sir David Jason producing a number of projects. These included a short film, All the Way Up, which was awarded Best Film and Best Producer at the prestigious Monte Carlo Film Awards in 2010, and BBC One Pilot Pearly Gates in 2012.
Shane said: “ I wanted to work with Factory TM because they are a company inspiring some of the biggest and best animation studios in the world with their ability to deliver innovation to every project they produce. The company is driven by enthusiasm and an absolute passion for their industry, which I think is an engaging attribute.”
Phil Chalk, Managing Director at Factory comments: “We were hugely impressed by Shane’s attention to detail and tenacity; his passion and enthusiasm for producing content is truly inspiring.
“Over the next twelve months we will be seeing more new faces coming through the door. We have a number of exciting projects signed and will need to increase the teams to fulfill our commitments. This is a very exciting time at Factory.”
Prolific creators and award-winning producers of animated content, Factory TM worked on some of the most iconic animated television projects of the last 20 years, including Roary the Racing Car, Fifi and the Flower Tots, Strange Hill High and most recently, have been announced as the production company entrusted with the re-make of the British cult classic the Clangers.
From concept through to final delivery, uniquely Factory TM has expertise across all animation disciplines including stop-frame, 3D CGI and 2D.