UTA Shakes Up Film & TV Leadership

UTA has implemented a comprehensive reorganization of its Filmed Entertainment Division, elevating Matt Rice to the position of President. Rice, previously the head of UTA's TV department, is recognized for his work with prominent clients in television and will now guide the overall strategy for filmed entertainment.

Supporting Rice in this new structure are Allan Haldeman, Blair Kohan, Jay Gassner, and Julien Thuan, who have been promoted to Managing Partners of Filmed Entertainment. This group will be instrumental in fostering growth and connecting opportunities as film and television sectors increasingly merge.

Additionally, UTA has established a Filmed Entertainment board, featuring senior partners with extensive industry expertise and relationships. This board will focus on aggressive client development and pursuing new initiatives.

New department heads have also been appointed across Motion Picture Literary, TV Literary, and Talent. This strategic restructuring aims to enhance efficiency, boost collaboration, and sharpen the agency's competitive edge amid the evolving entertainment industry. UTA emphasizes building from a position of strength following a successful year with clients achieving major successes.