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SHAUNNA O'BRIEN
DEVELOPMENT EDITOR, NORTHERN SISTERManchester

After gaining experience as a runner while completing her degree, Shaunna discovered a passion for script development while interning at 20th Century Studios. Since then, she’s worked in a variety of roles and genres across the industry, most recently as a Production Coordinator at Viacom, alongside script reading for various companies, including SISTER. Shaunna is passionate about championing diverse emerging talent and is incredibly excited to have the opportunity to do so while working under Lucy Dyke’s expert guidance.

WHAT'S YOUR GO TO PODCAST?

You're Wrong About. It's a brilliantly researched show dedicated to bringing a new perspective to people, events, and cultural phenomenon throughout history. Top episode recommendations are The Satanic Panic, The Stonewall Uprising and the whole Princess Diana series.

WHO HAS THE GREATEST VOICE (SPOKEN OR SINGING)?

Stevie Nicks.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR?

The Grand High Witch from Road Dahl's The Witches. More specifically, Anjelica Huston's portrayal of her in the 1990 film adaptation. I still have nightmares.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?

KFC. In the world of Charles Dickens, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The worst being the night I had a burger thrown at my head.