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Kloiber, CEO of Night Train Media Group. &#8220;NTM\u2019s core business of scripted drama development, combined with the expertise in digital exploitation that we\u2019ve been growing at Night Train Digital, makes this the perfect marriage for us, and we\u2019re so excited to be doing it in collaboration with the team at Spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Matt Campion, creative director and co-founder at Spirit Studios, added: \u201cWe\u2019re hugely excited to launch our first vertical drama at Spirit Studios. Entertainment is increasingly being consumed vertically, and as a multiplatform production studio, we\u2019re perfectly placed to create scripted content designed for the platforms people watch on. We\u2019re embracing the challenge of pushing the boundaries of short-form storytelling and experimenting with companion podcasts, behind-the-scenes content and new audience experiences, with the ambition of building mobile-first brands that grow into books, films and other global cultural touchpoints.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Neil Francis, managing director at Night Train Digital, added: \u201cThis project aligns perfectly with our vision to not only exploit traditional rights but also to develop digital first content that can form a key part of our future growth. 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