Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Walden Media has named Juliana Janes as executive vice president of development and production.
At the studio behind Apple’s Lincoln assassination series “Manhunt” and the upcoming Russell Crowe drama “Nuremberg,” Janes will elevate the content slate working closely with writers, directors and producers.
She’ll report to Walden production president Benjamin Tappan. Janes comes from Bron, the edgy label where she served as EVP across both film and television.
There, she developed projects including “Kin” and “Ten Percent” and the upcoming “Americana,” a feature starring Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser. “Juliana’s passion for storytelling and enviable record of success in film and television makes her a perfect fit for Walden’s mission of delivering narratives that inspire and resonate with audiences,” said Tappan. “Her commitment to fostering creativity aligns seamlessly with our mission to bring forth stories that challenge and uplift viewers.” Prior to Bron, Janes served as senior vice president of development and production at Gulfstream Pictures, where she oversaw all creative aspects of the company’s projects in collaboration with Warner Bros.
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