Penny is originally from the North West of England, and is now based primarily between Edinburgh and Brighton. She has over 25 years of experience working in TV drama and features, initially as an assistant director, before moving into PM and Line Producer roles. Her short form work as a producer has screened in film festivals on every continent, and she enjoys working with and developing new talent. Confident and experienced in delivering to a high standard at all budget levels, Penny completed a postgraduate diploma in Script Development in 2024 in preparation for moving into long form producing. She is a BAFTA Connect member, and has just taken part in the BECTU Vision Scotland Producer Development Programme. This year she is one of thirty women taking part in Ria Hebden’s Wonder Women mentoring programme, focusing on the next generation of women aspiring towards leadership roles.