Courtney Conwell Named Partner At Curate
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Curate Management founder Britton Rizzio has promoted TV and film literary manager Courtney Conwell to partner, Deadline has learned.Rizzio formed Curate in November to provide a hands-on and global approach to representation and saw a coveted roster of clients align with the new venture, one of the few female-owned literary management firms in Hollywood.“I’m thrilled to be able to elevate Courtney and have always seen her as a leader.
She’s forward-thinking, doesn’t settle for status quo, and is a fierce protector of her clients’ voices,” Rizzio tells Deadline. “Curate represents innovative and ground-breaking thinkers, my goal is to build a team of managers and producers who reflect those values.”Conwell’s roster includes visionary storytellers such as writer/director Emily Carmichael (Jurassic World Dominion), Our Lady J (Pose), Sarah Lampert (Ginny and Georgia), Emma Fletcher (Social Justice Warrior), Corina Maritescu (Joe vs.
Carole), Emily Kaczmarek (Monsterland), Heather Quinn (Hawkeye), Natalia Leite (MFA) as well as Sundance filmmakers Danny Madden (Beast Beast) and Matthew Puccini (Lavender).“Britton and I share the same vision for building a company that will think big picture while staying nimble in a business that’s rapidly changing.
I’m excited to bring our clients different opportunities and curate a space for creators with powerful voices who want to tell authentic stories in a universal way,” said Conwell.Conwell transitioned from development executive to manager six years ago.
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