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Motion Picture Association Statement on New IFTA President and CEO Jackie Brenneman

January 14, 2026

WASHINGTON – The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin on the Independent Film and Television Alliance announcement that Jackie Brenneman will be its new President and CEO:

“Congratulations to the Independent Film and Television Alliance for naming Jackie Brenneman as its new president and CEO. Jackie has worked closely with the MPA to navigate some of our industry’s most complex moments, and I’ve seen firsthand what an incredible champion and passionate advocate she is for our creative community. With Jackie at the helm of IFTA, independent creators, distributors, and producers will thrive, and that’s vital to the success of our entire industry. Working with Jackie and her team at IFTA, we will continue to advance our common goals for a strong, thriving film and television landscape.”

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About The Motion Picture Association

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) serves as the leading voice and advocate of the motion picture, home video, and television industries. It works in every corner of the globe to advance the creative industry, protect its members’ content across all screens, defend the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and support innovative distribution models that bring an expansion of viewing choices to audiences around the world. Its member studios are: Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.

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