Entertainment
See-Saw Films names Ben Irving joint managing director as Helen Gregory departs
The former BBC and Fifth Season executive will lead scripted television alongside joint managing director Simon Gillis.
The short version
- Ben Irving has been appointed joint managing director at See-Saw Films, focusing on scripted television.
- Irving succeeds Helen Gregory, who is stepping down after five years guiding television output at the Mediawan-owned studio.
- Irving will partner with existing joint managing director Simon Gillis to oversee the company's expanding scripted slate.
Key facts
- See-Saw Films hired Ben Irving to serve as joint managing director with a focus on scripted television alongside Simon Gillis.[Variety]
- Helen Gregory is stepping down from See-Saw Films after five years, having overseen TV projects such as "Slow Horses," "Heartstopper," and "Sweetpea."[Variety]
- Irving previously served as creative director of international scripted at Fifth Season and formerly held the role of acting director of drama at the BBC.[Variety]