Crown anoints originals director

Crown Media Family Networks, home of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie & Mysteries, has appointed a producer from Aviator Entertainment as its director of original programming.

Cameron Larson

Cameron Larson will report to Randy Pope, senior VP of programming and development at the US channel.

Larson is charged with overseeing content as well as developing original movies across both networks.

Working in tandem with the programming department, he will be responsible for casting, evaluating scripts and acting as brand manager for projects, in addition to working with the creative community.

As a writer and producer for Aviator Entertainment, Larson developed and produced a variety of projects, including independent features and original movies for the Syfy channel.

He has also held positions in development at MarVista Entertainment, with a focus on original programming for The N, SyFy, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, ION Network and Disney Channel.