Synchronicity Films appoints new chairman, extends DRG first look deal
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| 28 January 2019

Synchronicity Films has appointed industry executive Mark Young as its first chairman who also becomes a full director of the growing scripted production business.

Effective immediately, Young will work closely with Claire Mundell, Synchronicity’s founder and creative director, using his commercial insight and strategic skills to help develop The Cry producer’s business.

Prior to his work with Synchronicity with whom he had recently acted as a consultant and non-executive director, Young has worked at the highest levels of international television for over 20 years. He was SVP global entertainment distribution and acquisitions for IMG Media, from 2007-2015 and before that he spent more than a decade at BBC Worldwide, where he was a main board director, as well as managing director of global television sales. He has also worked for ITN as head of business affairs.

“2018 was a whirlwind year for Synchronicity Films, with the success of The Cry opening new doors and strengthening our relationships, both at home and overseas,” Mundell commented. “It is vital now that we plan our next steps carefully, grow our brand and don’t lose any momentum. Mark’s initial consultancy was very valuable and now formally adding his commercial ‘know how’ to my creative vision for the company will take us to the next level.”

Mark Young added: “This ambitious business has a distinctive voice, terrific energy, and has an incredible slate of scripted content in development - including worldwide bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz - powered by Claire’s innate ability to spot hit novels and content, and her wonderful relationships with writers. I am delighted to officially join the company and become part of the dynamic Synchronicity Films team.”

Synchronicity Films also revealed that it has renewed its first look deal with DRG, extending the partnership for a further year.