Temple Street Adds to Scripted Team

TORONTO: Temple Street Productions, the production studio behind the critically acclaimed drama Orphan Black, has bolstered its creative team with the addition of two executives in scripted programming roles.

Trish Williams joins the company as VP of scripted programming. Williams will focus on furthering the growth of premium content within scripted entertainment. She will also oversee the critically acclaimed series Killjoys, which airs on Space and Syfy. Lesley Grant takes on the role of senior development producer for scripted programming. Grant will focus on new development projects and overseeing X Company.

Both Williams and Grant will report to Kerry Appleyard, the senior VP of scripted programming. Also under Appleyard, Laura Notarianni has been promoted to senior director of scripted programming.

David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, co-presidents of Temple Street Productions, commented: “Trish is an exceptional creative executive with a proven record of developing and shepherding premier programming. Her creative instincts and love of storytelling combined with her ability to connect meaningfully with writers and creators make her a perfect fit within, and a valuable addition to, our drama team.”

Fortier and Schneeberg added: “Lesley has an excellent reputation in the creative community and is among the best at her craft. She was an invaluable addition to the X Company team this past season. We are thrilled to have such incredible talent join us here at Temple Street.”