FranMcGivern
Global Director of Production Operations, Stink Films
Fran McGivern is an award-winning Executive Producer with a breadth of experience in the world of film and advertising, specialising in helping directors bring their creative vision to life.
As Managing EP at Stink Films US, Fran oversaw a number of lauded projects and led the charge from an operations perspective at a time when the company was recognised by Creativity’s A List multiple years running. Collaborating with world class directors such as Traktor, Felix Brady, Fridman Sisters and Rhys Thomas, Fran delivered groundbreaking projects for brands such as Polaroid, Apple, Beats, Asics, Grey Goose, Toyota and Stella, including a number of SuperBowl ads.
Prior to that, Fran held the position of Executive Producer at RSA, where she collaborated with the likes of Jake Scott, Jordan Scott and The Malloys to name a few. During that time, she helped create HBO’s Cannes Grand Prix winner ‘Voyeur’, Prada’s short film ‘Thunder Perfect Mind’ and the Nike Emmy-winning commercial ‘Move’.
Fran also acted as MD and Partner of ACNE Productions, where she ran the digital-first production company receiving awards from Cannes, One Show, SXSW, AICP and more.
Currently, Fran is the Director of Production Operations at Stink Films globally. She regularly participates in the judging of advertising’s prestigious work and plays an active role in the industry while mentoring and providing access for emerging talent.