Who we are
Séance is a creative studio specialising in mystery drama for screen.
Founded by Pip Pickering, a director and script advisor with a long-standing track record in developing original work, and Mark Nicholls, a capital markets and corporate finance specialist with extensive experience in alternative investments, Séance brings together creative vision and strategic rigour.
With a strong foundation in project development, we’re adept at navigating the creative and commercial pathways that bring ideas to life. We believe in the power of collaboration and seek out meaningful partnerships to support bold, distinctive storytelling from inception to realisation.
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Creative DirectorExtensive Screenplay Development and Consultancy. Award-winning director and script advisor (Edinburgh Fringe First Awards). Former Olivier Awards panellist and NYC Lincoln Center Directors Lab affiliate.
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Commercial Director
Commercial and Capital markets background. Experienced in turning around underperforming Assets and Capital Introduction, raising over $300m+ across Alternative Investments, including Hedge Funds, Venture & Private Placements.