Left/Right Hires Scripted Exec, Extends Deal with Michael LaHaie

July 22, 2015 World Screen Top Stories

NEW YORK: Emmy-winning production company Left/Right (Odd Mom Out) has appointed Olivia Wingate to its scripted team, while also extending its creative partnership with producer/director Michael LaHaie.

Wingate has been named senior VP of scripted development for Left/Right. In that role, she is charged with developing and supervising new scripted projects, with a specific focus on single-camera comedies. She will work under Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver, the company's co-presidents. Wingate was previously employed by Avalon Management, where she repped such comedy clients as Marc Maron, John Hodgman and Reggie Watts, to name a few. She was also an exec producer on IFC's Maron, as well as several comedy specials.

LaHaie has been a part of Left/Right's creative team for the past four years, during which time he has contributed to such projects as Odd Mom Out, donny! and Small Town Security. He will continue to develop, produce and direct scripted and unscripted productions for the company.

Wingate commented: "I am thrilled to join Ken and Banks and the Left/Right team and help them continue to grow their scripted business. I also look forward to building on the many great relationships that I've developed with some of the smartest and funniest writers and performers in the industry."

LaHaie noted: "The progressive culture at Left/Right inspires me and everyone I collaborate with to develop and execute programming that is bold, funny and original. I'm excited to keep finding rich new ideas to bring to the screen."

Tarver added: "These are exciting times for Left/Right, and we are thrilled to be working with Olivia and Mike as we continue our push into scripted programming."

Druckerman remarked: "Olivia's stellar reputation and her interest in developing and pitching new projects, along with Mike's unique ability to bring great stories to life, fit perfectly with our presentation-driven approach on scripted projects."

Left/Right is part of Red Arrow Entertainment Group.