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Space Project blasts off with stellar team

Manchester’s new drama and television production hub, The Space Project, has finalised its launch team with the acquisition of the brains behind the success of the Pie Factory at MediacityUK.

Dean Sinacola has been named as Stage Manager, completing the team of seven at the new 360,000 sq. ft.facility in Gorton, which opened for business last week. He takes responsibility for managing 55,000 sq ft of production space across five sound stages.

With 15 years’ experience in TV, he started his career at Manchester’s post production house, Sumners, working his way from runner to head of production.

In the last eight years he has overseen the rise of a closed-down building to its present status as the successful Pie Factory sound stage facility at MediacityUK.

Dean Sinacola said: “I’m passionately committed to the TV and film production sector in Manchester and very excited to be part of the ongoing story for facilities in this region.

“The team behind The Sharp Project has worked with me over the years to make sure we secure production for the region. The Space Project is the next chapter and together we will continue to support the whole Manchester offer.”

He will team up with The Space Project’s newly appointed General Manager, Clare Griffiths and John Mariner, both former ITV employees.

John Mariner, Client Liaison Manager and Head of Production said: “It’s great to have Dean join the team. We both share the same ambition - to bring quality production to the North.

“With the team now all on board we can’t wait to show off Space to anyone looking for the next best place to make award-winning content. “

More details about The Space Project at www.thespaceproject.tv

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .