Archer Gray raises Rebecca Choi and adds Kelsey Jackson to expand the narrative section

EXCLUSIVE: Archer Gray today announced the promotion of Rebecca Choi to Vice President of Narrative Film and the addition of Kelsey Jackson as the new Vice President of Narrative Television.

The news follows the recent announcement of the appointment of Vinay Singh as CEO, as well as the company’s expansion into unscripted content with the appointment of Liza Keckler and the launch of the Co-Lab division led by the former Disney and Fox -executive officer Jim Fielding. It also predates the arc The Persian version — a drama written and directed by Maryam Keshavarz, which debuts at this week’s Sundance Film Festival as Archer Gray’s sixth project.

Both new VPs will help expand the company’s narrative palette under Archer Gray partner and president of Narrative Production, Anne Carey — alongside a team that now includes unscripted content, live experiences, and brand and retail strategy.

“I’m really looking forward to expanding Rebecca’s role at Archer Gray and adding Kelsey to the team,” said Carey. “Rebecca and Kelsey each bring unique perspectives to the development of film and television stories that are sure to resonate and expand the company’s values.”

“Archer Gray strives to spotlight distinctive storytellers who inspire meaningful dialogue,” noted Singh. “Rebecca and Kelsey’s work fully embodies that ethos.”

Choi added that “It has been such a privilege to work at Archer Gray for the past 8 years. I am proud of the work we have done so far and look forward to continuing to deliver unique and engaging projects with a develop a strong position.”

Jackson concluded that she is “very excited to be joining Archer Gray. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality provides an exciting opportunity to develop projects across a variety of television formats and tell stories not often seen on screen.”

Choi joined Archer Gray in 2014 and has played an increasing role in running the company’s development department, culminating this year with her work as associate producer The young woman by writer-director Tayarisha Poe, which the company co-produced with FilmNation. She also actively represents the company in numerous initiatives and organizations – as a workshop leader for Film Independent, Tribeca Film Institute, IFP/Blackhouse Producers Lab, Gotham/WGA Script to Screen and more.

Jackson previously held executive positions at ACE Entertainment and Awesomeness TV, including work in program production American Horror Story and American Crime History. She also co-produced Netflix’s hit franchise To all the boys I’ve loved before and worked under director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon on projects such as Earl and I and the dying girl.

Founded in 2010 by Amy Nauiokas, Archer Gray is known for supporting critically acclaimed indies such as 20th century women, Lost girls and can you ever forgive me, to name a few. The company’s other notable projects include the Tony Award-winning musical Once and the SXSW award-winning documentary, transmilitary.