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Rock Island Mysteries

The 20-part teen action-adventure series Rock Island Mysteries, created by Matt Cooke & Vince Lund, will debut on Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand from June 2022, before broadcasting globally on Nickelodeon International later this year.

German Animation Screenplay Award

Congratulations to Armin Prediger, who won the German Animation Screenplay Award 2022 for co-writing the animation film Dino Mite.

RTS Programme Awards 2022

The Rubbish World of Dave Spud won Best Children’s Programme at the RTS Awards in March; episodes by Jess Kedward & Kirsty Peart and Isabel Fay

Theodosia

Theodosia is now available on CBBC. Story editing and 4 x 22’ episodes by George Poles

Millie & Lou

Millie & Lou starts on YouTube Kids on March 4th, with episodes written by Dilpreet Kaur Walia and Sam Dransfield. You can watch the trailer here.

Chip and Potato S3

The new series of Chip and Potato, including episodes by Kate Scott and Emma Boucher, is available to stream on Netflix from 8th March

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Anarchic, leftfield comedy episode and lead writer for bridge and 6+ animation

Messy Goes to Okido Series 1 & 2

Adorable and witty preschool and bridge comedy, excellent at STEAM subjects

Messy Goes to Okido (head writer), Love Monster, My Petsaurus (developed and lead writer), Go Jetters

Action comedy with heart and brain

Coconut the Little Dragon, Rusty Knight, Skatoony

High-end, genre-twist, strong on diversity, teen and family, drama producer and writer

Eve (co-creator), Dumping Ground (writer)

Queen of quirky, warm, character-based bridge animation, as developer, lead and episode writer

Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, Pip & Posy, Big Tree City

Cracking comedy with strong story bones for live action and animated series and feature films

Two by Two, Two by Two: Overboard, Malory Towers, Drop Dead Weird

Show Developer and Head Writer known for her excellence in story, characterisation and humour, Sara works across a variety of ages and genres

Puffin Rock (head writer), Claude (head writer), Molly & Mack, Tulipop (head writer)

Action adventure comedy whizz, Jon is a Danish / Australian writer developing original projects for animation and live action

Monster Loving Maniacs, 100% Wolf, Taffy, Kitty Is Not A Cat

Expertly engaging preschool educational writer, researcher and developer

Rhyme Time Town, Messy Goes to Okido (developed)

Writer focusing on quirky and sweet action/comedy for preschool and bridge - also a prolific Storyboard Artist and Animator

PJ Masks, Octonauts, The Tom & Jerry Show

Shiny new talent, warmly witty and fresh, preschool and 6+ writer

Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, Love Monster, Pip & Posy

Can turn her hand to anything from a screwball squash and stretch show to a gentle reflective preschool show, but is always driven by a love of character

Pip and Posy, Lloyd of the Flies, Supertato, Best & Bester, Rubbish World of Dave Spud, It’s Pony

Highly original, character-driven and energetic stories from this very experienced Irish writer

Bottersnikes & Gumbles, Mystery Museum, Roy, Mia & Me

Children’s drama writer, period drama, contemporary drama, teen and dystopian drama

Hetty Feather

US born and trained, Dublin-based showrunner, story editor and developer and smartly engaging episode writer

Goat Girl, Kody Kapow, The Stinky & Dirty Show, Ladybird Lu, Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes

Brilliantly creative stories with lots of fun and heart. Developing original series and also a writer for hire. US rep Gotham Group.

Kiff, Space Chickens in Space, Love Monster

Zombies, monsters, multipocalypse required, with heart as well as laughs and story? Call 0800 Mike Heneghan, comedy writer, with a background in comics

Space Chickens in Space

Experienced developer and head writer, award-winning comedy chops atop expert storytelling

Dorg Von Dango, Two by Two, Two by Two: Overboard, Malory Towers

Writing team with experience in animated feature films, series and live action comedy and drama

Two by Two, Two by Two: Overboard, Malory Towers

Live action kids’ writers: mysteries, monsters and real jeopardy balanced by moving and funny family & friendship ensemble writing

Rock Island Mysteries, The Dumping Ground

New Scottish live action writer, background in theatre and youth work informs rich and serious yet engaging and grounded work

Molly & Mack, Swashbuckle, theatre commissions

IP originators, showrunning troubleshooters, feature script fixers. Hickey & McCoy bring experience & inventiveness. Sweet spot 6+ and 10+ action adventure.

Mighty Little Bheem, Insectibles, The Real Ghostbusters, Jakers!

Queer Irish/Kiwi theatre-maker and writer, whose work is joyful, challenging preconceptions with great humour and heart

Royals Next Door, Stories from Backwoods

Expert preschool developer and head writer, friendship and problem-solving at the heart of his storytelling

Nina & Olga (head writer), Little Luke & Lucy (head writer), Winnie & Wilbur

LA and London-based Writers and Content Creators, strong on action and comedy with a passion for creating inspiring role models for girls. 'Smart with heart', so they've been told... And they love a bit of drama too.

Flatmates, 101 Dalmatian St., Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes

An award-winning comedy drama writer, James brings strong verbal and non-verbal comedy to his animation writing

Oddbods, Dorg Van Dango, Mansour, The Little Penguin

Live-action drama, adventure and comedy writer, with a love of history and fantasy, and a background in satire and radio drama

Goldie's Oldies, Horrible Histories, Hank Zipzer, Theodosia

Very experienced, brilliant at making stories work so in demand as a feature script doctor and story creator

Oddbods, Simsalagrimm, Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies!

Comedy with a dash of subversiveness, sweet spot smart 6+ action comedies

Odo, 101 Dalmatian Street, Peppa Pig

Partnership of husband and wife team with deep educational expertise for young preschool shows

Boj, Alphablocks

Crazy funny comedy animation with a bit of grit. Has a digital and games development background

Messy Goes to Okido Series 1 & 2 (lead writer)

Flexible writer and editor who brings strong sense of quirky and eager character comedy to her work across online and broadcast storytelling

Dr Panda, Tulipop, Superbuilders, The Hive (writer and editor)

Broad range and experience, sweet spot bridge to 6+ boy skewing action comedy and adventure. Developing and producing features and television.

PJ Masks, Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Hey Duggee

Fresh talent, experienced story editor and show developer broadening his writing experience.

Nella the Princess Knight, JoJo & Gran Gran, Ada Twist: Scientist, Silly Sundays

Writers, creators and producers with a fine, freewheelin' anarchic comedy voice.

Atom Town, Dodo, Best + Bester, Silly Sundays

New writer and puppeteer, crazy, funny, anarchic and wildly inventive voice. Name means Heart Love Princess Warrior...

The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj, Best & Bester, Circle Square

Animation writer and developer for series and features; brilliant at format and structure, and visual comedy

Hey Duggee, Pip & Posy, Dennis & Gnasher

US-born, Dublin-based writer with a really fresh and funny voice, sweet spot 6+ comedy with a lot of energy and heart.

Goat Girl, Dodo, Best & Bester, Love Monster, Silly Sundays

We also keep a list of script editors, development executives, directors and production talent with experience in working on projects for kids. For more information and to discuss your requirements, please contact: info@kitsonpress.co.uk

about

Kitson Press is a creative talent agency representing writers, directors, producers and technicians working in Television, Film, Theatre and Radio.

We have built up a particularly strong roster of kids writers, right across pre-school to teens, animation and live action, representing clients who love creating great content for children, both in the UK and internationally.

To look at our current client list please go to the Clients page.

To find out how to become a client of Kitson Press please go to the Submissions Page.

Kitson Press Associates is run by Jean Kitson and Julie Press. Our team includes Emilie Loldrup Hansen and Megan Harding.

This is our Kitson Press Children's page, for our main site, please click here.

submissions

Kitson Press is keen to hear from creatives who enjoy working in children's media and are interested in representation.

Writers: If you are interested in being considered for representation please send a CV and a full length sample of your writing work to submissions@kitsonpress.co.uk

contact

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167-169 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5PF
United Kingdom

+44 (0) 20 3848 1400

info@kitsonpress.co.uk