Renowned Films Appoints New Head of Studios

Renowned Films has tapped Kate Maddigan, former Channel 4 and ITV Love Island commissioner, to serve as the company’s new head of studios.

In her new role, Maddigan will oversee global production output for Renowned Films, continuing the expansion of the company’s catalog alongside Head of Development Chris Broughall. As the lead ITV commissioner, Maddigan led the reboot of Love Island, X Factor and Big Star Little Star. While serving as commissioning editor at Channel 4, she worked on the formats team looking after titles, including the original and recommission of LEGO Masters, Celebs Go Dating, My Hotter Half and Five Star Hotel.

Renowned Films has also promoted Mark Raeburn to managing director as part of the company’s new expansion plans. Raeburn’s new remit will include a focus on Renowned Films’ overall strategy and day-to-day operations, particularly in the U.K. Raeburn joined Renowned Films in March 2018 as the company’s first chief operating officer.

Renowned Co-Founders Duane Jones, Max Welch and Tim Withers said: “It’s a lot of work growing a production company. It takes a truly dedicated team and we believe we have the addition of two great talents in Kate and Mark. We’re very excited for them to help us continue Renowned’s global ascendency in delivering top quality content to global audiences.”

Maddigan said: “I’ve kept an eye on the team at Renowned since they launched the company and always admired their creativity and youthful outlook. In a market that’s so focused on the younger demo, I can’t wait to blend my experience with the Renowned team’s energy to form a force to be reckoned with.”

Raeburn said: “It has been an amazing experience working for such a young, exciting, diverse, and dynamic company, with a talented group of creatives. Over the last 12 months, we’ve become the 4th fastest growing production company in the U.K., won Edinburgh’s Indie of the year, and produced more than 40 hours of content across both sides of the pond. I’m incredibly excited to be working with Duane, Tim and Max in leading the company into its next phase of growth, including our innovative approach to deal-making, producing, and developing new and exciting content which will be distributed across all forms of media.”