Burbank, California, March 4, 2025 – Cast & Crew, a leading provider of entertainment production technology and services, announced today the appointment of Jen Hollingsworth as CEO, effective immediately. Hollingsworth succeeds Eric Belcher, Cast & Crew Vice Chair, who has been serving as the company’s Interim CEO. Eric will continue in his role as Vice Chair of the Board.
Hollingsworth brings over two decades of entertainment industry expertise, most recently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Flawless AI, where she led the commercialization of generative AI technology for Hollywood. Previously, as COO of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, she oversaw the studio’s $1.5 billion film business, playing a key role in financing blockbuster franchises like Hunger Games and John Wick.
“Jen’s unique combination of entertainment industry knowledge and commercial expertise perfectly positions Cast & Crew for future growth in a rapidly evolving production landscape,” said Mason Slaine, Chairperson of the Cast & Crew Board of Directors. “With her invaluable experience, strategic vision, and operational excellence, the Board is confident that Jen is the perfect leader to guide Cast & Crew forward.”
“I am honored to join Cast & Crew at such a pivotal moment in the entertainment industry,” said Hollingsworth. “The company’s unwavering dedication to supporting studios, production companies, and creative teams is truly inspiring. I look forward to building on Cast & Crew’s strong legacy of service and product innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers while fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and agility – where excellence fuels everything we do.”
Hollingsworth maintains an impressive portfolio of board and leadership positions. She co-founded the non-profit Female Executives in Media and Entertainment (FEME) in 2014 and continues to serve on its Advisory Board. She is a Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences where she serves on the Finance Committee, and she also serves as a Board Member and Treasurer of Women in Film. Hollingsworth received her MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Alumni Board of Governors, and a BS in Finance from Indiana University.
Interim CEO Eric Belcher has been working closely with Hollingsworth to ensure a seamless transition.
“Jen's extraordinary background in entertainment, along with her forward-thinking approach to technology, positions Cast & Crew for an exciting new chapter of innovation and growth,” said Belcher. “I’m energized by the vision she brings and confident that her leadership will accelerate our trajectory as we develop cutting-edge solutions for the evolving entertainment landscape. The future of Cast & Crew couldn't be brighter with Jen at the helm.”
About Cast & Crew
Cast & Crew, LLC is a leading technology and services provider to the global entertainment and content creation industries. The company's platform provides software and services for payroll, human resources, accounting, finance, data insights, and talent solutions. Cast & Crew was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Burbank, California, with offices in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, India, and Germany. For more information, please visit www.castandcrew.com
