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International Emmy Awards 2019

Hey Duggee (S2) just won Best Preschool Series at the 7th International Emmy Awards at MIPTV in Cannes. Jo Clegg and Sophie Dutton are currently writing on the series.

Hey Duggee

Hey Duggee Season 3 will begin airing on 4th March on Cbeebies, with Episode 1: ‘The Being Quiet Badge’ written by Jo Clegg.

Kidscreen Awards 2019

Hey Duggee (writers Jo Clegg, Danny Stack and Sophie Dutton) just won Best Animated Series and Esme & Roy (writer Sam Dransfield) won Best New Series in the preschool category at the Kidscreen Awards in Miami!

Irish Animation Awards 2019

Congratulations to Kristina Yee, Mike Heneghan and Sara Daddy for their Irish Animation Awards 2019 nominations!

The Dumping Ground

The Dumping Ground digital dramas, The Joseph & Taz Files, written by Karissa Hamilton Bannis have been nominated for an RTS North East Award.

Yakka Dee

The second series of Yakka Dee, co-created, co-produced and written by Katie Simmons, launched on Cbeebies in January 2019

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Neil Bennun
Anarchic, leftfield comedy episode and lead writer for bridge and 6+ animation
Messy Goes to Okido Series 1 & 2
Emma Boucher
Adorable and witty preschool and bridge comedy, excellent at STEAM subjects
My Petsaurus (developed and lead writer), P. King Duckling, Go Jetters, Messy Goes to Okido
Richard Brookes
Action comedy with heart and brain
Coconut the Dragon, Rusty the Knight, Skatoony
David Chikwe
High-end, genre-twist, strong on diversity, teen and family, drama producer and writer
Eve (co-creator), Dumping Ground (writer)
Jo Clegg
Queen of quirky, character-based bridge animation, as developer, lead and episode writer
Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, Lilybuds
Richie Conroy
Cracking comedy with strong story bones for live action and animated series and feature films.
Two by Two, Drop Dead Weird
Sara Daddy
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), Clangers
Gabby Dawnay
Expertly engaging preschool educational writer, researcher and developer
Rhyme Time Town, Messy Goes to Okido (developed)
Sam Dransfield
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
Sophie Dutton
Shiny new talent, warmly witty and fresh, preschool and 6+ writer
Luo Bao Bei, Hey Duggee, Go Jetters
Hilary Frankland
Children’s drama writer, period drama, contemporary drama, teen and dystopian drama
Hetty Feather
Shannon George
US born and trained, Europe-based showrunner, story editor and developer and smartly engaging episode writer
Powerbirds, Kody Kapow, The Stinky & Dirty Show
Lucy Heavens
Brilliantly creative stories with lots of fun and heart. Developing original series and also a writer for hire. US rep Gotham Group.
Space Chickens in Space, Deer Squad, Love Monster
Mike Heneghan
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
Mark Hodkinson
Experienced developer and head writer, classic comedy chops atop expert storytelling
Dorg Von Dango, Two by Two (feature), Mystery Museum
Conroy & Hodkinson
Writing team with experience in animated feature films, series and live action comedy and drama
Two by Two
Julia Kent
Drama and comedy specialist, with script doctor/re-write experience on shows in production, experienced episode writer, keen to develop new series
4 O’Clock Club, So Awkward, Class Dismissed, Hunter Street
Matt Cooke & Vince Lund
Live action kids’ writers: mysteries, monsters and real jeopardy balanced by moving and funny family & friendship ensemble writing
Original live action series in development, one with Nickelodeon and one with CBBC
Xana Marwick
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 with Unicorn Theatre
Steve Middleton
Expert preschool developer and head writer, friendship and problem-solving at the heart of his storytelling
Little Luke & Lucy (head writer), Tee & Mo, Superbuilders
James Phelan
An award-winning comedy drama writer, James brings strong verbal and non-verbal comedy to his animation writing
Space Chickens in Space, Oddbods
George Poles
Warmly funny live action comedy and drama writer with a background in sketch, satire and radio drama
Horrible Histories, Hank Zipzer, Furchester Hotel
Armin Prediger
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!
Neil & Annie Richards
Partnership of husband and wife team with deep educational expertise for young preschool shows
Boj, Alphablocks
Neil Richards
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)
Kate Scott
Flexible writer and editor who brings strong sense of quirky and eager character comedy to her work across online and broadcast storytelling
Dr Panda (series and online shorts), Superbuilders, The Hive (writer and editor)
Katie Simmons
Brilliant series creator and developer across major properties and now with her own company King Banana. Main focus younger preschool to bridge, with light educational touch.
Yakka Dee (co-creator), Andy’s Dinosaur/Prehistoric Adventures, Go Jetters (development)
Danny Stack
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
Tim Clague & Danny Stack
Writing/directing team developing and producing their own kids live action features and series
Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?, Future TX
O’Donovan & Tobin
Writer/producers with a fine, freewheelin’ anarchic comedy voice, great on both sketches and longer form. Currently producing their second original series, CRITTERS.TV.
Critters.TV, Brain Freeze
Kristina Yee
US-born, Dublin-based writer with a really fresh and funny voice, sweet spot 6+ comedy with a lot of energy and heart.
Space Chickens in Space, Love Monster, Sir Mouse, Kiva Can Do

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

 

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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 along with our assistant Emilie Loldrup Hansen.

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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

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