Quay Street Productions
Samantha McMillon has a diverse work experience in the media industry. Samantha currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Quay Street Productions, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Managing Director at Mammoth Screen from April 2022 to November 2022. Samantha also has a significant tenure at ITV Studios, where they served as the Commercial Director for ITVS UK Drama from March 2018 to April 2022. Before that, they worked at ITVS Global Entertainment, where they held various roles, including Vice President of Scripted Global Content from March 2017 to March 2018. Samantha started their career at Virgin Atlantic Airways as an Events Coordinator in January 2002 and then moved to Granada International as a Sales Co-ordinator from July 2002 to October 2004. Throughout their career, Samantha has demonstrated expertise in managing and distributing scripted content, negotiating and securing deals, and developing strategic partnerships.
Samantha McMillon holds a BA (Hons) degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from De Montfort University. The dates of their education are not provided.
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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.