Screen Ireland Hires Former Element Pictures Exec As Head Of Television

Screen Ireland has hired Kate McColgan as its Head of Television.

McColgan previously worked for the Irish company Parallel Films as Development and Production Manager, overseeing their TV & Film slate. She also had stints at MTV where she managed the launch of MTV Arabia Television across the UAE and Arab Regions and at Element Pictures where she managed the company’s television co-production slate from 2011-2013 including TV series Ripper Street and Blood. She was also Head of European Production for US distributor MPI Media across film and television. As a producer, her credits include From The Dark, The Drummer and the Keeper, the TV series Darklands, and The Heist Before Christmas.

The organization has said McColgan will be responsible for the management of the Screen Ireland slate across television and animation series, from development to production. She will work closely with Irish and international broadcasters and streamers. Her remit will also prioritize supporting Irish writers, producers, and directors across the process from development to broadcast.

“I am so delighted to be joining the incredible team at Screen Ireland — their work in supporting Irish talent is exemplary,” McColgan said. “I am also so excited to get to work with the vast array of such exciting Irish talent, both new and established. It will be an absolute honor to help our amazing nation of storytellers across TV drama and animation continue to bring their stories to worldwide audiences.”

McColgan will take up the new role in February, based in Dublin.