Award-winning drama writer and director Carolina Giammetta joins Eagle Eye Drama

ITV Studios' Eagle Eye Drama has appointed award-winning drama writer and director, Carolina Giammetta in a newly created role as Director of Drama. Giammetta is currently completing production on upcoming series "Bookish" which she directed, created by and starring Mark Gatiss, which will air later this year on UKTV’s channel U & Alibi. Her other recent credits include "Suspect" Season 2 with Anne-Marie Duff for Channel 4 and "Before We Die", Season 2, starring Lesley Sharp also for Channel 4.

In her new role she will continue to develop and direct new dramas for the company whilst also coming on board as executive producer for their growing slate.

Carolina Giammetta said: "Walter and Jo are incredibly passionate about telling stories and making Television and their energy is infectious. They are very ambitious and a joy to work with. I’m very excited to see what we are going to create next."

Jo McGrath, Chief Creative Officer, Eagle Eye Drama said: “Our 100% success rate for winning re-commissions on all our new dramas has meant the Eagle Eye slate has grown very rapidly. Carolina is a brilliant team player, a superb director with a visual eye and strong editorial instincts. She has an enviable contacts book, a talent for assembling the very best teams and above all, great fun to work with. She’s already part of the Eagle Eye family and this new role reflects just how much we value her.”