Firecrest Films has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Adam Mitchenall as Head of Production.

Mitchenall brings his extensive experience of working with streamers to support Firecrest as the company expands its streamer output.

Mitchenall joins from two-time Academy Award-winning Grain Media, where he started as Head of Production in 2014 and became Director of Production and Operations in 2020. During that time he delivered documentary and factual productions to networks including the BBC, ITV, Nat Geo, A+E and Netflix. Most recently he oversaw the productions for the two Netflix feature documentaries Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy and The Lost Children.

Firecrest’s recent output includes BBC series Murder Trial with unique access to Scottish courts. The latest episode airs 9pm tonight (Weds 4 February) on BBC Two. The indie is also behind Highland Cops and hit BBC single Liar – The Fake Grooming Scandal, which won the BAFTA Scotland award for single documentary. Firecrest’s streamer output includes Amazon Original Three Mothers, two Babies and a Scandal which won Amazon its first ever BAFTA.

Firecrest Director of Business Emma Curtis said, “We’re delighted that Adam is joining and bringing years of experience delivering to Netflix and other premium streamers.”

Adam Mitchenall said, “It’s a real privilege to get the opportunity to work with the wonderful team at Firecrest. I can’t wait to get involved in the many exciting projects they have in production, and hopefully explore some new ones in the near future.”