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Supply Chains

Leadership Transition 

Glenn Gainor has departed from his role as Head of Physical Production for Amazon Original Movies at Amazon MGM Studios. His tenure at Amazon included overseeing productions such as Eddie Murphy comedy “Candy Cane Lane,” the Dwayne Johnson-led action comedy “Red One,” Aaron Sorkin’s “Being the Ricardos” and the George Clooney-directed “The Tender Bar.” He also provided counsel to Amazon Studios’ Innovation Lab. Before Amazon, Gainor served as Head of Physical Production at Sony Motion Picture Group’s Screen Gems for 14 years.

Introducing Hollywood Ventures Group 

Gainor is launching Hollywood Ventures Group, a new diversified film and television production outfit and consulting firm. He co-founded this venture with Sandy Climan, who is the head of Entertainment Media Ventures and a veteran from CAA. Hollywood Ventures Group’s mission is to develop “premium film and television content, cultivating international creative partnerships and shaping the future of entertainment.” The company aims to redefine production and distribution, connecting talent, capital, and technology.

Headquarters and Strategic Focus 

Hollywood Ventures Group will maintain its headquarters at the Television City studio complex in Los Angeles. The firm will also feature a strategic advisory division. This division will provide media, investment, mergers and acquisitions, studio infrastructure, and film production consulting services to governments, studios, and corporations globally. Gainor and his team plan to collaborate with stakeholders in key film territories to build, acquire, and invest in a global ecosystem of creative assets, including studio facilities, filmmaker-led production companies, technology platforms, and film funds.

Vision from the Founders 

Gainor commented on the formation of Hollywood Ventures Group, stating it arose from opportunities to scale and assist the emerging global marketplace, benefiting established studios and supporting new voices. Climan added that HVG is dedicated to building the business and creative infrastructure for global, cross-cultural storytelling, keeping clients at the forefront of technology for existing and emerging platforms.

Founding Team Beyond Gainor and Climan, the founding members of Hollywood Ventures Group include Nelly Kim and Gabriel Jenkinson, both from Entertainment Media Ventures, serving as senior vice president and vice president of strategy and business development, respectively. Tejkiran Kaur, previously Gainor’s executive assistant at Amazon MGM Studios, is also a founding member.

Vitrina’s Perspective: Tracking Emerging Powerhouses

At Vitrina, we closely monitor leadership transitions and the emergence of new ventures across the entertainment supply chain. The formation of Hollywood Ventures Group is exactly the kind of move we track — new entities entering the landscape with strategic ambitions, fresh capital, and influential leadership.

Our role goes far beyond noting the headlines. Every new company or executive reshuffle is deeply profiled — from their specializations and areas of expertise, to their lines of business, leadership background, and current body of work. We map their partnerships, projects, and evolving priorities, providing our members with up-to-date intelligence on who’s shaping the future of entertainment.

This level of profiling helps Vitrina members make informed decisions about who to work with — and just as importantly, who to avoid. In a space where time, alignment, and trust are everything, this saves valuable effort and prevents costly missteps.

As ventures like Hollywood Ventures Group take shape, Vitrina ensures our members stay ahead of the curve — connected to the right opportunities and insulated from blind spots.