Quay Street Productions
Karis Winstanley is an experienced professional in the production industry, currently serving as an Executive Assistant at Quay Street Productions since January 2021. Prior experience includes roles as a Production Runner on notable projects such as Ridley Road, It’s a Sin Series, and The Stranger Series at Red Production Company Limited from June 2019 to January 2021. Additionally, Karis worked at ITV from March 2016 to May 2019 as a Production Secretary/Co-ordinator and a Talent PA/Production Runner for various shows, including The Jeremy Kyle Show and Judge Rinder. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Victorian Literature from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Salford, along with A-Levels from Blackpool and The Fylde College.
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Quay Street Productions
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Quay Street Productions was founded by prolific multi-winning producer Nicola Shindler OBE. Sitting within ITV Studios, the label is based in central Manchester and focusses on producing premium drama for the UK and international market. With over 25 years’ experience in television and renowned for her relationships with writers, Nicola Shindler has produced some of the UK’s most beloved and memorable dramas, including Years and Years, Happy Valley, Queer As Folk, Last Tango in Halifax, The Stranger and forthcoming series include Finding Alice, No Return, Ridley Road, Traces and It’s A Sin. In January 2021, Nicola founded and launched independent production company Quay Street Productions to create modern, innovative, and entertaining programming. Marking her passion for her Northern heritage, Quay Street Productions is named after the famous Manchester street where Granada Television was based and where she spent a part of her early career. Previously, Nicola founded RED Production Company in 1998, where she was Chief Executive for twenty two years, and she also previously served as chief executive and chief creative officer at StudioCanal UK.