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Keshet Studios Hires Liz Cohen for Scripted Development
2 Jun
Summary
- Liz Cohen appointed EVP, Scripted for Keshet Studios.
- Cohen to lead development, packaging, and production of scripted projects.
- She previously held a development role at Amazon MGM Studios.
Keshet Studios has appointed Liz Cohen as its new EVP, Scripted. Cohen, formerly a development executive at Amazon MGM Studios, will lead the U.S.-based production arm in developing, packaging, and producing scripted projects for broadcast, cable, and streaming.
Based in Los Angeles, Cohen's responsibilities include identifying series based on Keshet formats, acquiring third-party rights, and developing original concepts. She will also manage Keshet International's first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television, which focuses on English-language adaptations and new scripted series.
Cohen succeeds Peter Traugott, who departed earlier this year. Keren Shahar, CEO of Keshet International, praised Cohen's creative judgment and industry relationships, highlighting her experience at Amazon on notable projects.
Prior to Amazon, Cohen held development roles at Jax Media and On the Day Productions. Keshet Studios' current slate includes a Netflix straight-to-series order for Lovesick, starring Claire Danes.
