EXCLUSIVE: After making a new overall deal at Netflix for his 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks late last year, Spike Lee has set Steven Jackson to join his company in the post of Head of Production and Development.
Jackson had been Manager of Original Series and Interactive at Netflix, and he moves into his new position immediately. Jackson will be responsible for overseeing a slate of projects to fulfill the potential of that Netflix deal.At Netflix, Mr.
Jackson oversaw the company’s expanding catalog of interactive content and a slate of live action half hours including Cobra Kai, Dear White People, The Upshaws and the upcoming Blockbuster series.
Prior to joining Netflix, Steven held creative roles at Chernin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, where he worked on such films as Rocket Man, Coming 2 America, Without Remorse and Top Gun Maverick.“It Is With Great Excitement That My Brother Steven Jackson (Reppin Da BOOGIE DOWN BRONX) Will Do The Deeds That Need To Be Done To Build 40 Acres And Mule Filmworks To A High Level Of Creative Works Amongst All Forms Of Content,” Lee said. “We Also Are Charged With The Mission Of Developing Young Filmmakers-“YOUTH MUST BE SERVED.”Said Jackson: “It’s an honor and a privilege to be working with Spike who is without a doubt an iconic force in the industry.
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