EXCLUSIVE: Production services firm In Plain Sight Group (IPS) has expanded its management team and opened a trio of European production centers.
Jen Han has joined LA-headquartered IPS’s executive team in London from sports, entertainment and travel logistics biz Road Rebel, where she was Managing Director in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In that role, she managed millions of dollars of production spend globally, and will perform a similar function at IPS.
At the same time, new production centers are being launched in Spain, Iceland and Kosovo — all of which have been attracting international productions and provide soft money incentives. IPS is “finalizing the expansion of services across all Spanish regions, including in the Canaries,” it added.
IPS already has bases in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, the UK and the U.S., focusing on production services across 14 jurisdictions in total. The company positions itself as being well placed to meet demands of international TV and film productions by staying close to changes in countries’ soft money programs, crewing issues, studio availability and identifying where and when bottlenecks and shortages occur.
For example, it recently helped Angel Studios switch a single territory plan for historical drama film Bonhoeffer to an Ireland and Belgium shoot that allowed the production to access double the soft money. Bonhoeffer released domestically on November 22 and goes out internationally next year.
“We are excited to bring Jen on board at this pivotal time in our growth,” said Mark O’Sullivan, co-founder of IPS. “Her insights, extensive experience, and global perspective add to Jim’s impact and will play a crucial role in expanding our capabilities and driving our mission forward. Our team is committed to providing our clients with unmatched support, wherever their projects may take them in the world.”
Han added: “I am thrilled to join IPS and contribute to its global expansion. With IPS’s expertise in full service production management, we empower clients to achieve their creative and financial goals. I look forward to helping deliver tailored solutions that ensure success on a global scale alongside this talented team.”
Her hire comes after former Miramax/Dimension, Paramount and MRC producer and physical production exec Jim Glander joined IPS last year.