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Exclusive: TV agent Brandon Finkelstein has left CAA and is participating in Drew Comins’ Creative Engine Entertainment as Vice President of Production and Development. He is one of the multiple executives Comin is fostering as he builds his creative engine under the company’s first look deal with the fifth season.
“The relationship between Brandon’s excellent taste, entrepreneurship and strong talent makes him a perfect fit for his creative engine,” Comin said. “He brings incredible knowledge and relationships to his work, and also a strong commitment to defending filmmakers. It is an exciting time for the company and I am sure he will become an integral part of our business that will help us expand the scope and size of our business.”
Finkelstein, a Los Angeles-based CAA who graduated from university in 2016 and promoted to agent in 2020, was considered a rising star. He worked with directors, writers and producers, including Comin, who signed with CAA several years ago.
“Through my time at CAA, I have had a unique opportunity to learn about the TV business through working with many of the most talented people, clients, colleagues and friends in our industry,” Finkelstein said. “When I met Drew, I quickly knew that he would be an incredible collaborator, energizing his creativity, ambition and motivation.
Produced by Commins executives Yellow jacketThe current third season on Paramount+ has a record high of viewership, up 39% from season 2.
At Creative Engine, Finkelstein will take over Max Greenspan, who served as VP for the past three years. The company’s development slate includes high-profile projects such as Lena Dunham’s Spy series cover For Netflix; Hold outAmy Adams starring HBO industry Creators Mickey Down & Conrad Kay; Storeway With Oscar Isaac from Apple TV+. Reverb John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co. alongside her at Peacock, starring Rene Elise Goldsbury. and They both die at the endfrom Bridgeton creators Chris Van Duesen and EP Bad Bunny.
