‘Normal People’ Producer Element Pictures Taps Christopher Aird as Creative Director
variety.comK.J. Yossman Fremantle-owned Element Pictures, the production house behind projects including “Normal People” and “The Favourite,” have appointed Christopher Aird as their new creative director.
Aird, who comes from Two Brothers Pictures, where he was head of drama, was appointed by Element founders and co-CEOs Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe.
He will take up the position, based at Element’s London office, in Jan. 2023 where he will be responsible for managing the development and production slate across both television and film.
He will also executive produce selected projects and manage the editorial team. At Two Brothers, Aird worked on drama series including “The Tourist,” starring Jamie Dornan, “Baptiste,” “Liar” and “Cheat.” He previously worked as a commissioning editor for BBC Drama and creative head of drama for BBC Production.
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