Megan Obrien

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About Megan Obrien

A dealmaker with 20+ years experience in the motion picture industry. As the Head of Business Affairs for Fox Searchlight, Megan oversaw and was in charge of all dealmaking for the company worldwide across the development, production and acquisition slate, along with all overall term deals, co-financing, acquisition and distribution deals. Megan is a seasoned executive who works closely and collaboratively with the creative, production, finance, legal, marketing and distribution teams across the business. Proven expertise in strategizing and managing all business, financial and legal issues related to the films and the overall company. Her strengths lie in devising and implementing business strategies, with expertise in new approaches to deals, in order to expand the business’ reach and remain competitive in an ever-shifting and challenging market. Megan has worked on some of the most critically-acclaimed and award-winning films, including her first acquisition “Slumdog Millionaire” for Searchlight along with all 3 other Academy Award winning Best Pictures at Searchlight, “12 Years a Slave”, “Birdman” and “Shape of Water.” Megan is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.