UTA Restructures Film & TV Leadership

UTA has initiated a major leadership overhaul within its film and television departments, creating a unified structure that reflects the industry's increasing convergence of these disciplines. The agency veteran Matt Rice has been elevated to the newly created role of President of Filmed Entertainment. This strategic adjustment aims to maximize opportunities for clients by fostering seamless representation across all areas.

To further support this new direction, Allan Haldeman, Blair Kohan, Jay Gassner, and Julien Thuan have been appointed as Managing Partners of Filmed Entertainment. The agency has also established a Filmed Entertainment board comprising senior partners to drive client development and new initiatives. Amanda Hymson and Jordan Lonner will lead Motion Picture Literary, while Lucinda Moorhead and Mickey Berman will head TV Literary. Talent representation will be steered by Hanley Baxter and John Sacks, alongside incumbent Mike Jelline.

CEO David Kramer stated that UTA anticipates industry changes and builds for the future, emphasizing that this team is poised to lead the evolution of film and television. He highlighted the agency's success in 2026, with clients involved in major box office hits and acclaimed television productions, securing top honors at prestigious awards. The new leadership structure is designed to build upon this strength and drive continued success.