Sister has promoted Black Doves EP Chris Fry to Managing Director.
Fry might be chargeable for the execution and supply of its tv slate, working carefully with the artistic, manufacturing and enterprise groups at Sister, the place the function is newly created.
Fry was beforehand Joint Artistic Director of Scripted and can retain these duties. Throughout his six-year tenure, he has produced the likes of Chernobyl, Giri/Haji and, most just lately, Black Doves, the hit Netflix thriller starring Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley that has been recommissioned. Upcoming exhibits embody David Eire’s Chilly Water for ITV starring Andrew Lincoln.
Fry will proceed reporting to Sister co-founder and CCO Jane Featherstone. “Chris’ expertise and information of constructing excessive finish tv is unparalleled,” stated Featherstone. “He is a good chief, filled with ardour and power, and the workforce right here at Sister and the consumers we work with all love him. I’m certain he’ll proceed to maintain us on our toes and ensure that we’re executing on the highest stage.”
Fry stated: “I’m honoured to tackle this new function at such an thrilling time for Sister. We now have an unimaginable workforce and a really thrilling and various portfolio of initiatives forward.”
Fry’s promotion comes following a interval of change for Elisabeth Murdoch and Featherstone’s manufacturing outfit. The corporate closed its U.S. workplace final 12 months and Cindy Holland exited after 15 months. Final 12 months it doubled turnover however revenue remained stubbornly within the pink.
Fry is to not be confused with Sister’s CFO, who can be referred to as Chris Fry.

