Amazon MGM Studios Names Peter Oillataguerre Head of Feature Film Production
variety.comAngelique Jackson Veteran executive Peter Oillataguerre is returning to Amazon MGM Studios in the newly created role of head of feature film production.
Studio chief Jennifer Salke announced Oillataguerre’s hiring in a memo to staff on Friday. “With more than 20 years of industry experience, Peter is a seasoned executive with considerable expertise in the world of production,” Salke wrote. “In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the feature film production cycle for the Amazon MGM Studios film group.” Oillataguerre begins his role on Sept.
18. He will report to Dan Scharf, head of global business operations, and will work closely with Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming and theatrical, and the studio’s film teams.
The move marks a return to Amazon MGM Studios for Oillataguerre after his tenure as president of production for Spyglass Media Group, where he oversaw the blockbuster relaunch of the “Scream” franchise, among other titles.
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