Speed appointed as 'book to film' agent at Curtis Brown

Curtis Brown has appointed Luke Speed as a book to film agent in its book department. Speed previously spent 15 years at Marjacq running its book to film department. Curtis Brown joint c.e.o. Jonny Geller said: “We have long admired Luke's work as book to film agent at Marjacq and are delighted he took up this new role at Curtis Brown. Alongside our growing production arm, Cuba Pictures, Luke will work closely with our TV and film agents to offer our writers the huge opportunities in television at the moment.” Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]

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