Clelia Mountfordis exitingBad SistersmakerMermanto launch an All3 Media-backed scripted indie.
Sunburnt Penguinwill sit within All3s scripted ranks, focusing on drama and comedy projects.
It debuts with a development slate in place.
Clelia Mountford is launching Sunburnt PenguinMichael Kovac/Getty Images for STARZ
Mountford also executive produced the upcoming Channel 4 seriesDisability Benefitswith Rosie Jones andAmandalandfor BBC One, starring Lucy Punch.
Im looking forward to working with this dream team as I create a slate of unique scripted series.
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An All3 rep confirmed she had recently exited Merman ahead of the launch.
All3Media International will shop Sunburnt Penguins slate on the international market.
She told delegates that acquisitions or indie launches would follow in the next few months or years.
All3s scripted label New Pictures recently struck an exclusive deal withThe Long Shadowcreator andLupinwriter George Kay.
Prior to Merman, Mountford was Head of Comedy at RDF and Head of Radio/Script Associate at TalkbackThames.
