Former launch director of ITV3 and ITV4, Stephen Arnell, is joining 1185 Films as a project-based consulting co-director of development and production.

The film production company and post-production house is based in Farringdon and run by executive producer Nick Franco.

Working alongside 1185 Films owner and executive producer, Franco and Head of Entertainment, Chris Cowey, Arnell joins 1185 Films “at a time of accelerated growth for its slate of exciting film and TV drama, entertainment and comedy projects.”