Cassandra focuses on developing the company’s scripted slate, as well bringing with her an original slate of IP and working on new drama and film projects with a view to taking them from pitch to commission with a particular emphasis on the US and African markets. She also engages with agents to identify and develop relationships with emerging and established storytelling talent to bolster the slate.

A writer, producer and script editor, Cassandra was previously Senior Development Executive at 59%, (Daniel Kaluuya’s prodco) overseeing the company’s slate and generating new IP across international and regional markets.

Cassandra also co-founded two collectives – ‘Black Women in Scripted’ which currently boasts over 300 members – a mix of established and award-winning writers, producers, executives, as well as new industry talent, and ‘The Colab’, a diverse network for industry professionals with over 250 members.

Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe

Head of Development (Scripted)