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Sheila Nortley

Head of drama, Osun Group

Nortley is an award-winning producer and writer and head of drama and executive producer at Osun Group, where she oversees the company’s scripted slate. Her work spans film and television in the UK and internationally, with a focus on bold storytelling and underrepresented voices and narratives. Her television credits include Netflix’s BAFTA-winning Supacell and Harlan Coben’s Stay Close, while film credits include Sable Fable, Limbo, Moon Over Aburi and Sometimes I Feel. Forthcoming productions include short film The Animals, on which Nortley is executive producer. Directed by Calvin Demba, it is set to have its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in 2026. At Osun Group, Nortley plays a key role in shaping the company’s scripted ambitions, including the recently announced adaptation of Yrsa Daley-Ward’s novel The Catch. She is represented by 42 Management.

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