EXCLUSIVE: A+E Studios is moving into enterprise with Curate Management and its founder Britton Rizzio. The studio has signed a first-look take care of the corporate to develop scripted collection for broadcast and streaming within the U.S. and worldwide house. Curate says the deal reinforces the corporate’s dedication to producing content material that displays distinctive views and tales.
Curate, one of many few female-led-and-run literary administration corporations on the town, was based by movie and TV literary supervisor Rizzio in 2021 with a give attention to creators in movie, tv and books. The firm has seen vital progress with Literary Manager Courtney Conwell becoming a member of as Partner and the rent of Becca Rodriguez as Book and IP Manager. In addition, Curate acquired Zipa Entertainment bringing Partner Sofia Escallon into the fold. The acquisition expanded Curate’s attain to Mexico the place Escallon is predicated, with a give attention to bilingual and bi-cultural showrunners, writers and administrators in Latin America.
“Our first look deal with A+E Studios represents a milestone for Curate Management,” mentioned Rizzio. “It provides an exciting opportunity for us to leverage our expertise and activate all the facets we’ve been building in a produceorial way. We’re looking forward to collaborating with A+E Studios and finding shows that are authentic, bold and compelling.”
In theatre, Curate lately began working with NYC-based George Strus and can function a theatre scout to establish playwrights in addition to performs to adapt for movie and tv. Strus based Breaking the Binary Theatre, a brand new work growth and neighborhood constructing hub for transgender, non-binary and Two-Spirit+ artists. They are additionally at present serving because the Artistic Producer at The Sol Project and the Seasonal Producing Manager at The Public Theater.
Curate’s shopper roster contains Jac Schaeffer (Wandavision, Agatha: Coven of Chaos), Sarah Lampert (Ginny and Georgia), Cody Heller (Dummy, Jury Duty), Oren Uziel (The Lost City), Emily Carmichael (Jurassic World: Dominion), Our Lady J (Pose, AHS), Emily St. John Mandel (Station Eleven), Fernanda Eguiarte (La Flor Más Bella), Heather Quinn (Werewolf By Night), Laura Eason (Three Women) and Heidi Schreck (What The Constitution Means To Me) and Natalia Leite (Black Cake, Handmaids Tale). Rizzio’s producing credit embody the Emmy-winning miniseries The Act for Hulu, on which she was an govt producer, crime thriller Shimmer Lake and motion comedy American Ultra.
“We’re thrilled to be in business with Britton Rizzio and Curate Management. Rizzio’s thoughtful approach to management aligns with how we do business at A+E Studios,” mentioned Tana Nugent Jamieson, EVP, Creative Affairs, A+E Studios. “Our shared values along with the firm’s global focus makes this an ideal partnership. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”
A+E Studios, the studio behind the David E. Kelley hit drama collection The Lincoln Lawyer for Netflix, at present has first look offers with Alyssa Milano, Vendetta Productions, Driver+Kent Media, Fineman Entertainment and a strategic partnership with Range Media Partners.
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