The Bafta-winner and director of Killing Bono will head the newly formed scripted entertainment division.

Producer and former television executive Alex Maggioni will serve as svp of scripted entertainment and Kevin Wandell joins as manager.

Momentum Entertainment Group’s scripted department will eye the television market and aim to develop content for multiple platforms.

Hamm’s credits include Godsend and The Hole. Killing Bono will open in North America in autumn through ARC Entertainment and Xlrator Media.

Marketing agency Momentum Worldwide announced Momentum Entertainment Group led by Steven Marrs in June.