Next Gen 2026: 35 Rising Hollywood Executives Under 35
Key Points:
- RK Films senior VP Altman champions romantic comedies, including the successful theatrical hit Anyone But You and upcoming projects like Amazon MGM’s Love Love and Netflix’s Just Picture It.
- Marvel Studios’ director of production development Berger rose from junior exec to overseeing major films like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, leveraging her experience producing the Marvel TV series Ms. Marvel.
- LuckyChap senior VP TV Berkus transitioned from aspiring lawyer to TV producer, now developing projects such as Andrew Garfield’s Wild Things and Amazon Prime’s Life Is Strange series.
- Netflix senior manager Brooksbank, with a background in law and entertainment, brokers deals for Netflix’s scripted series, emphasizing the importance of women directors’ career longevity.
- CAA TV talent agent Buren represents A-list actors including Pedro Pascal and Matthew Rhys, highlighting his early lessons in Hollywood hierarchy and navigating complex scheduling logistics.