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A24 Films: CEO History

2 leaders · 2012 to present

Who is the CEO of A24 Films?

Daniel Katz and David Fenkel is the CEO of A24 Films, in the role since 2012.

Current CEO
Daniel Katz and David Fenkel (since 2012)
Leaders documented
2
Founded
2012
NameRoleFromToYears in role
Daniel KatzCo-founder and partner, co-leads A24 with David Fenkel (Co-CEO in practice; A24 publishes no formal CEO title)2012Present14
David FenkelCo-founder and partner, co-leads A24 with Daniel Katz (Co-CEO in practice; A24 publishes no formal CEO title)2012Present14

Company Overview

A24 is a New York studio founded in 2012 that releases about 18 to 20 films a year and produces television series. Its catalog includes Moonlight, Lady Bird, Hereditary, Uncut Gems, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Past Lives, Civil War, Marty Supreme and Backrooms. By 2024 it had a catalog of about 150 films and 50 series and had won 16 Oscars, according to Variety. Co-founders Daniel Katz and David Fenkel still run the company and rarely give interviews. The studio traces its exact roots back to New York City, where three veteran film executives established the company in 2012 with a fierce vision to distribute deeply auteur-driven cinema that traditional Hollywood studios routinely ignored.

A24 started in 2012 mainly as a distributor of finished films bought at festivals, and now also finances and produces its own films and series. Films earn money from theatrical release, premium video on demand and later windows: HBO and HBO Max hold A24's U.S. pay-1 window under a deal renewed in January 2026, and Apple signed a multi-year film slate deal with A24 in 2018. Series such as Euphoria (HBO) and Beef (Netflix) are produced for networks and streamers. Direct-to-fan revenue comes from the A24 shop, screenplay books, collaborations such as the Marty Supreme jackets, and the AAA24 membership, which launched in April 2022 and was relaunched at $10 a month in December 2024 with an opening-weekend ticket to each A24 release.

Daniel Katz

Co-founder and partner, co-leads A24 with David Fenkel (Co-CEO in practice; A24 publishes no formal CEO title)

2012 – Present

14 years (current)

Key Decisions & Impact

Co-founded A24 in August 2012; the company raised $225 million at a $2.5 billion valuation in March 2022, closed a Thrive Capital-led round at about $3.5 billion in June 2024, bought the Cherry Lane Theatre for about $10 million in 2023 and took about $75 million from Google in 2026.

Legacy

Former head of the film finance group at Guggenheim Partners, which seeded A24. Observer reported in 2025 that he oversees project green-lighting, talent relations and strategic deals.

David Fenkel

Co-founder and partner, co-leads A24 with Daniel Katz (Co-CEO in practice; A24 publishes no formal CEO title)

2012 – Present

14 years (current)

Key Decisions & Impact

Distribution deals in the areas he oversees include the 2018 Apple film slate agreement, the 2023 A24 | Leonine Studios label for Germany and Austria, the 2025 English release of Ne Zha 2 with CMC Pictures and the January 2026 HBO Max pay-1 renewal.

Legacy

Former president of Oscilloscope Laboratories. Observer reported in 2025 that he manages A24's financing and distribution.

Challenges & Strategic Context

A24's results depend on a small number of hits each year, and its budgets are rising: Civil War cost $50 million and Marty Supreme more, while Beau Is Afraid lost money on a $35 million budget. Its 2026 AI research partnership with Google DeepMind drew public backlash from fans, and rivals such as Neon and studio specialty labels compete for the same filmmakers and festival titles.

A24 Films CEO and Leadership FAQ

Who runs A24?

Co-founders Daniel Katz and David Fenkel have run A24 since 2012. The company does not publish formal CEO titles; Observer reported that Katz oversees green-lighting, talent and strategic deals and Fenkel manages financing and distribution.

What did Daniel Katz do before A24?

Daniel Katz led the film finance group at Guggenheim Partners, which provided A24's seed money.

What did David Fenkel do before A24?

David Fenkel was president and a co-founder of Oscilloscope Laboratories, a New York film distributor.

What happened to co-founder John Hodges?

John Hodges left A24 in March 2018 and joined Jax Media as head of film in March 2019.

Who else is on A24's leadership team?

A24's leadership includes Ravi Nandan, who oversees television, head of film Noah Sacco, and partner Scott Belsky, who joined from Adobe in 2025 to lead technology and innovation.

Who is the CEO of A24?

A24 is run by co-founders Daniel Katz and David Fenkel, who have served as the principal executives since its founding in 2012.

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