Former Sister and UCP exec Kate Fenske unleashes new prodco Hound, starts range of projects

Former Sister and UCP executive Kate Fenske is setting up her own LA-based production company, named Hound, to focus on television and film.

Kate Fenske

Fenske is currently working on a raft of titles with studios and platforms in the US, including projects with Alex Cunningham (Dirty John), Karyn Kusama (Yellow Jackets), Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay (The Mysterious Benedict Society), Chris Rogers (Halt & Catch Fire), Christos Nikou (Applea) and Zack Whedon (Southland).

In addition, she is partnering with Campside Media on a podcast adaptation and working with US producer Carolyn Strauss on several projects.

Fenske previously spent around four years as chief creative executive at Sister LA, where she oversaw all scripted development and produced projects including the Dan Levy film Good Grief for Netflix.

Before that, she spent seven years as senior VP of development at UCP, where she jointly oversaw all scripted development under Dawn Olmstead, and has also been the president of production for Entertainment 360 and head of development at Grady Twins Productions.

“I founded Hound because everyone should have one in their corner, whether you’re a creator in need of a loyal champion or a financier wanting a diligent producer to support the creative team and business imperatives,” said Fenske.

“Having worked extensively on both sides of the creative table, as an executive and a producer, I’m excited to dedicate that collective experience to supporting talented writers and filmmakers in bringing their unique voices and ideas to fruition.”