Leading London-based production company Dancing Ledge Productions hires Lotte Beasley Mestriner as Executive Producer for expanding Drama department.
Dancing Ledge Productions, a Fremantle company, announced today that Lotte Beasley Mestriner is joining the team as Executive Producer. Lotte was Executive Producer of Dancing Ledge’s acclaimed first series of the Channel 4 Comedy Big Mood, written by Camilla Whitehill and starring Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West. A vivacious and rebellious portrayal of female friendship when infiltrated by the complexities of a serious mental illness, Big Mood had a highly successful international reception, including premiering on Tubi in the USA and Canada, on Stan in Australia and on Channel 4 in the UK.
Before joining the company, Lotte executive produced four series of Irish writer/director Peter Foott’s hit comedy The Young Offenders for the BBC and RTE. Prior to producing, Lotte worked for eleven years with top-flight talent at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates where she represented film and television writers and directors. Her creative vision and production expertise will play a pivotal role as Dancing Ledge continues to expand its team to deliver its slate of compelling content.
Lotte Beasley Mestriner, says, "I am thrilled to join Dancing Ledge Productions full time. Having had the privilege of being part of the incredible team behind Big Mood, I am inspired by Dancing Ledge's unwavering commitment to original and compelling storytelling that resonates with a global audience. The company's reputation for collaborating with some of the best talent both on screen and behind the scenes makes this an exciting opportunity, and I can’t wait to help take their impressive slate of projects into production."
Laurence Bowen, CEO of Dancing Ledge Productions, says, “Lotte brings a wealth of creativity and a fresh perspective to our team. She was brilliant to work with on Big Mood , and we are thrilled to have her on board to develop and Executive Produce new projects and bring her talent to our existing slate. Dancing Ledge Productions is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling, and Lotte’s addition marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to create high-quality, entertaining, compelling, productions.”
Dancing Ledge Productions has a successful proven track- record for comedy and drama boasting a rich slate that includes The Responder S1&2, Big Mood, Domino Day, Platform 7, Wedding Season, Crossfire, and The Salisbury Poisonings. The company is currently in development with several dramas, comedies, films and documentaries.
In 2024, the company announced the appointment of Fatima Salaria as a Factual and Factual Drama EP. Salaria joined the company from Naked Television, where she held the role of Managing Director of UK Production Company. Prior to that Fatima was Channel 4 Head of Specialist Factual and Commissioning Editor for Religion and Ethics at the BBC. Fatima is also the Executive Chair of the Edinburgh TV Festival and an industry mentor.
