Matchbox Brings in Endemol Shine’s Mimi Butler

Mimi Butler has joined the scripted team at Matchbox Pictures, coming to the company from Endemol Shine Australia.

Butler’s production credits include Paper Giants: Magazine Wars, Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War and Rush, as well as Forensic Investigators, Blue Water High and Snobs. At Matchbox, she will be working across development and production in the scripted department.

Butler said: “I’m very excited to be joining the Matchbox team. Their bold ideas, passion and willingness to take risks are what sets them apart. I can’t wait to get started.”

Debbie Lee, Matchbox Pictures’ director of scripted development, said: “Mimi is a fantastic fit for Matchbox Pictures and I’m thrilled that she’ll be starting with us in the new year. Mimi has terrific energy and experience and will bring a distinctive sensibility to our team to further deepen our scripted slate.”