Producer Nora Skinner Joins HBO As Drama Executive

HBO has beefed up its programming team by recruiting film producer Nora Skinner as senior VP focusing on drama series.

Skinner, who previously worked for Scott Rudin Prods. and for Tribeca Theatrical Prods., will oversee development of new and current drama series, reporting to Michael Ellenberg, exec VP of HBO Programming.

“Nora brings a wealth of experience working with some of the finest talents in the business, in addition to her exceptional skills with story and a great eye for talent and material,” Ellenberg said. “We are fortunate to have Nora joining the company and look forward to her contributions in the years to come.”

Skinner most recently was an exec producer on “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” and “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.” She worked for production-financing company Indian Paintbrush and for Scott Rudin Prods., where she was involved with “The Social Network,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “Revolutionary Road” and other pics.

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