Jenny Popplewell joins Rogan Productions
Rogan Productions has appointed Jenny Popplewell as Head of Factual, joining the London team.
Reporting to Creative Director James Rogan and working alongside Head of Rogan Scotland Mark Hedgecoe and Head of Production, Nicholas Franklin, Popplewell will lead the development and delivery of “bold, human-led stories that challenge perspectives and ignite conversation.”
Popplewell’s recent directing credits include global Netflix hits A Deadly American Marriage and What Jennifer Did. She also directed the BAFTA nominated American Murder: The Family Next Door which became the platform’s most-watched documentary at the time of release. Her acclaimed BBC documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16 inspired the award-winning West End musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Previously, as Head of Popular Factual at KnickerbockerGlory, she played a key role in shaping the company’s creative direction and overseeing a wide slate of successful productions.
Soleta Rogan, MD of Rogan Productions, said: “We are delighted that Jenny has agreed to join the London team at Rogan, bringing with her an impressive track record of some of the most watched and memorable documentary and popular factual films in recent times. We look forward to Jenny helping to drive and support our ever-expanding remit of output over the next stage in Rogan’s growth.”
Jenny Popplewell said: “I’ve long admired Rogan Productions for their quality and integrity. They’ve earned their reputation as one of the industry’s eminent production companies. I’m excited to join such a talented team and help create bold, engaging programmes that resonate globally.”
Led by James and Soleta Rogan, multi-award-winning production company, Rogan Productions, has recently produced projects including Grenfell Uncovered, Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd, The Search for Nicola Bulley and The Rise and Fall of Michelle Mone.
