New EVP for Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Films

Syrinthia Studer has been named executive VP of Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films, overseeing all live-action feature-length content for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon’s kids and family studio.

The role encompasses development, production, acquisitions and co-financing. A 20-year industry veteran, Studer most recently served as Paramount Pictures’ executive VP of worldwide acquisitions, where she oversaw the global content acquisitions business, acquiring films for domestic and international theatrical release and distribution across multiple home-entertainment platforms, including streaming and digital VOD.

Studer will report to Shelley Zimmerman, executive VP of live-action studio at Awesomeness and Nickelodeon. Zimmerman said, “Syrinthia’s extensive experience and understanding of today’s content landscape will make her an invaluable asset to Awesomeness’s and Nickelodeon’s expanding live-action studio businesses. We’re thrilled to have her join the team and lead the charge in creating an exciting new slate of projects and partnerships that will reflect the passions, curiosities and diverse profile of our audiences.”

Studer commented, “Awesomeness and Nickelodeon have created such impactful movies for screens worldwide that reflect the different realities that young people live and play in. I’m excited to join the team and expand the studio’s successes and find compelling stories from new voices.”