MUMBAI: See-Saw Films, the producer of The King’s Speech and Steve McQueen film Shame, has hired former BBC Films executive Jamie Laurenson to spearhead its move into TV.

Laurenson, who takes charge in July, will be responsible for running development and overseeing all See-Saw Films’ television productions.

“We are excited by his decision to focus solely on developing and growing our TV business,” Company founders Iain Canning and Emile Sherman said in a statement.

“Increasingly there appears to be no distinction between film and television talent and hiring Jamie puts us in the best position to take advantage of that.”

Laurenson added, “I have been very lucky to work with a host of immensely talented people whilst at BBC Films and am very grateful for all I’ve learned here from colleagues and collaborators. I’m really looking forward to the new challenge and to continuing a strong relationship with the BBC.”