Pippa Cross
Pippa Cross | |
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Born | |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Film and television producer |
Years active | 1980–present |
Pippa Cross (born 13 March 1956) is an English film and television producer. Since 1980 she has overseen the production of numerous films for Granada Media and her independent production company, CrossDay Productions.
Life and career
Cross was born and raised in
Cross began working at Granada Media (now
In 2002, Cross left Granada to set up CrossDay Productions, an independent production company, with her business partner.[2][3] At CrossDay, she has produced Shooting Dogs, a 2005 drama about the Rwandan genocide; Heartless, a 2009 horror film; and Chalet Girl, a 2011 romantic comedy, among others.[1] She was a co-producer on Summer in February (2013).[4]
Cross is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), sits on the British Independent Film Awards advisory panel, and was a director of the UK Film Council from 2008 to 2012.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Clarke, Andrew (4 April 2011). "Pippa Cross: Ipswich-born film producer scores box office gold with Chalet Girl". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b c "Pippa Cross". Speakers for Schools. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b c Kenny, Eleanor (21 November 2008). "Pippa Cross joins the UK Film Council's Board of Directors". Screen International. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dave (22 November 2013). "Dominic Cooper's 'Summer in February' Set for January Release in U.S." Variety. Retrieved 8 March 2015.