UTA Reorganizes Filmed Entertainment Division, Promotes Matt Rice to President
UTA has announced a significant reorganization of its Filmed Entertainment Division, promoting Matt Rice to President. Previously the head of the TV department, Rice has built a strong reputation working with top talent, including creators and comedians like Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Seth Rogen.
David Kramer, UTA’s CEO, praised Rice as a remarkable agent who has played a key role in the agency’s expansion in television. In his new position, Rice will oversee strategy and execution across all aspects of Filmed Entertainment.
The reorganization also sees several promotions, including Allan Haldeman, Blair Kohan, Jay Gassner, and Julien Thuan being elevated to Managing Partners. Amanda Hymson and Jordan Lonner will lead Motion Picture Literary, while Lucinda Moorhead and Mickey Berman will head up TV Lit.
Additionally, UTA is forming a Filmed Entertainment board to enhance client development and initiatives, featuring senior partners such as Mickey Berman and Jason Heyman.
Kramer highlighted that the objective of this restructuring is to increase efficiency and collaboration, ensuring UTA maintains its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.
He expressed pride in UTA’s recent achievements, celebrating the agency’s clients’ successes at major award events, and emphasized that this new leadership structure aims to sustain and propel that momentum into future successes.
In a memo to staff, Kramer stated, “UTA has never been a place that waits for change,” affirming a commitment to anticipating industry developments.
The memo concluded with an invitation to celebrate the new leadership team’s potential to propel UTA to new heights.
