Jo Schofield joins regional body in talent development role

 

Screen Yorkshire signs talent chief

Screen Yorkshire has created a talent development manager post to spearhead the body’s push towards developing writing, producing and directing talent.

Jo Schofield

Jo Schofield

Jo Schofield (pictured) will take up the role shortly, helming a talent development programme in partnership with The Screen Industries Growth Network that builds on the success of Screen Yorkshire’s Insight Producer Development Programme.

Schofield will retain a part-time role as The Film & TV Charity’s northern England hub manager.

“We’re looking forward to working with writers, directors and producers who can hop nimbly between platforms and formats,” said Screen Yorkshire head of creative Caroline Cooper Charles.

Starz cancels American Gods

US network Starz has cancelled Neil Gaiman adaptation American Gods after three seasons.

American Gods

American Gods

Fremantle’s series following protagonist Shadow Moon, who is told his wife has been killed in a car accident just days before being released from prison, launched in 2017 but has been beset by creative differences between key off-screen talent.

According to Deadline, a TV movie may be in the works.