“Alana Mayo Joins Julie Rapaport as Co-Head of Film at Amazon MGM Studios” — what this page in the network covers. Amazon MGM Studios has promoted Alana Mayo to co-head of film, production and development alongside Julie Rapaport. The duo will report to Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming and theatrical, who announced the move on Tuesday. This leadership expansion comes as the studio’s output now exceeds 30 films per year across theatrical and streaming, signaling a strategic bet on original content.
Mayo, who previously led Orion Pictures, brings a track record of championing diverse, filmmaker-driven projects, while Rapaport has been instrumental in shaping Amazon MGM’s recent slate. The pairing reflects Amazon’s push to compete with major studios by scaling production while maintaining creative quality. With two seasoned executives at the helm, the studio aims to balance blockbuster IP with awards-worthy storytelling. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.