Anna Fern

Development Executive

Anna joined The Lighthouse in June 2023 after spending five years in the drama commissioning team at ITV where she was the development editor, assessing new projects for ITVX and ITV1, and taking commissioning responsibility for some returning series including Midsomer Murders (Company) and Grantchester (Kudos). She had a particular focus on identifying new writing talent.

Prior to that, Anna was Channels Executive for ITV commissioning, working directly with the Director of Television. She participated in commissioning rounds, was involved in major projects such as channel launches and rebrands, and drove the

implementation of the Social Partnership - ITV's approach to diversity and inclusion on and off screen.

Anna has previously been selected as a Broadcast Hot Shot, for the Edinburgh Television Festival Ones to Watch programme, and for the ITV Fast Track scheme. She has produced a number of sessions for the Edinburgh Television Festival and the Royal Television Society.