Who Founded A24 Films?

Daniel Katz co-founded A24 with David Fenkel and John Hodges in August 2012. He previously led the film finance group at Guggenheim Partners, and has said the idea to start his own company came while he was driving on Italy's A24 motorway, which gave the studio its name. Katz and Fenkel still run A24; Observer reported in 2025 that Katz oversees project green-lighting, talent relations and strategic deals. He rarely gives interviews. Under the two co-founders A24 raised $225 million in 2022 at a $2.5 billion valuation and a Thrive Capital-led round in 2024 at about $3.5 billion. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).

David Fenkel co-founded A24 in August 2012 after serving as president of Oscilloscope Laboratories. He and Daniel Katz still lead the company; Observer reported in 2025 that Fenkel manages financing and distribution. A24's distribution arrangements include the 2018 Apple film slate deal, the 2023 A24 | Leonine Studios label for Germany and Austria, and the U.S. pay-1 deal with HBO and HBO Max renewed in January 2026. Like Katz, he rarely speaks publicly. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).

John Hodges co-founded A24 in August 2012 after running production and development at Big Beach. He left A24 in March 2018; the company said he would focus on future opportunities. In March 2019 he joined Jax Media, the producer of Russian Doll and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, as head of film. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).