Leif Cervantes de Reinstein, Shaun Clark, and Robert Darwell were selected as 2024 Entertainment Business Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times. According to the L.A. Times, this new recognition honors the “uniquely talented visionaries who provide financing for projects and transactions as well as those who offer advisory services to entertainment industry firms and executives.”
Cervantes de Reinstein was noted for facilitating major deals for renowned clients like 101 Studios and Lionsgate. This work has earned him recognition from other industry publications such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
The L.A. Times highlighted Clark’s representation of Lionsgate in its $375 million acquisition of EOne, as well as his representation of HCL Technologies in its high-profile sponsorship deal with MetLife Stadium.
Darwell was recognized for representing Amazon Studios in its acquisition of MGM and for overseeing the development of iconic films like “Traffic” and “Brokeback Mountain.” Additionally, The L.A. Times highlighted Darwell as an award-winning documentary filmmaker, having written and directed two award-winning documentary films: “The 90s Club” and “Black Uniform.”
See the full list of Entertainment Business Visionaries here.