Amazon MGM names Rapaport and Mayo co‑head of film

Amazon MGM Studios announced a new dual leadership structure for its film division, naming Julie Rapaport and Alana Mayo as co‑heads of film, production and development. The two executives will report to Courtenay Valenti, the studio’s head of film, streaming and theatrical, and will each manage about 15 films a year, covering all genres across theatrical and streaming releases. The reorganization does not create separate pods; senior production and development team members will work with both Rapaport and Mayo across the entire slate.

Roles and Oversight

Roles and Oversight Both Rapaport and Mayo will partner closely with marketing, content strategy, finance, public relations, theatrical distribution and Prime Video programming to align creative, business and financial decisions across the film team. They will oversee roughly half of the studio’s output, ensuring a unified approach to the more than 30 films a year that Amazon MGM produces.

Experience and Filmography Rapaport joined Amazon in 2015 and has been instrumental in building the studio’s creative development team. She helped shape a slate that includes Road House, Saltburn, Project Hail Mary and Verity, attracting top talent and bold material. Her creative instincts and trust with the creative community are cited as key strengths. Mayo has led Orion Pictures since 2020 and has overseen Oscar‑winning Women Talking, Nickel Boys, Bottoms, Hedda and Is God Is and Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, showcasing her gift for elevating distinctive voices.

Experience and Filmography

Continuity and Reporting Physical production, business affairs, casting, consumer insights, studio operations, music and worldwide theatrical distribution will continue to report to Valenti alongside Rapaport and Mayo. This arrangement preserves a unified creative team while allowing the new leaders to drive growth across the studio’s diverse film slate.

Future Outlook The reorganization reflects Amazon MGM’s expansion to over 30 films a year and its growing trust with the creative community. With Rapaport’s and Mayo’s combined experience, the studio aims to increase creative output and strengthen its position in both theatrical and streaming markets.