Miriam Newman

talent executive

Scotland, UK

Miriam Newman joined the Short Circuit team from Ossian Pictures in 2021. Supported by Screen Scotland and BFI NETWORK, they commission shorts and first features from emerging talent in Scotland.
After starting their career at the BBC in development and acquisitions, they went on to work in the independent sector where they have a track record of identifying, developing and promoting new talent and stories.
To date, they have supported multiple projects through development into production – including the short EGÚNGÚN (Masquerade), which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival 2021 and Sundance Film Festival 2022 and SHE ALWAYS WINS, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival 2022.