
MANAGING DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Edward Shaw
Edward oversees original film development, research, screenplay projects and producing relationships.

Film and television development. London · International.
SYMPHARA develops original scripted film and television, with an emphasis on real lives, history and documented events.
The company’s work covers project origination, research, screenplay development and production packaging. Creative and producing expertise is assembled to meet the requirements of each project.
The current slate comprises three biographical features in development: Origins of the Oak, Too Late For Mama and STRONG.
SYMPHARA is headquartered at Screenworks in Highbury, London, with an international network spanning Los Angeles, New York, Germany, Austria and South Africa.
Head office · Screenworks, Highbury Grove.
US producing and creative network.
European development and research.
Southern African projects and development.
Founded and led by Edward Shaw and Pamela Naidoo.

MANAGING DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Edward oversees original film development, research, screenplay projects and producing relationships.

MANAGING DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Pamela oversees creative development, project planning and company operations.

Creative Director
Creative oversight and character-led storytelling.
Head of Film & Television
Slate direction and screen development strategy.
Executive Producer · Film
Film packaging and producing partnerships.
Head of Development
Story assessment and development planning.
Head of Production
Practical production planning and readiness.
Head of Research
Historical evidence and research coordination.
Executive Producer · Television
Television project development.
Production Executive
Production logistics and delivery oversight.
Business & Legal Affairs
Rights, agreements and commercial frameworks.
International Partnerships
Cross-border producing and creative relationships.
Post-Production Supervisor
Post-production workflows and technical oversight.
Finance & Operations
Financial planning and operational coordination.