Britt Hennemuth has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Production Development and Special Projects at Universal Pictures, Peter Cramer, President of Universal Pictures, announced on Friday.
Hennemuth will directly report to Cramer and join the studio. He is moving from his long-standing position at Vanity Fair.He most recently served as the publication’s West Coast Director at Vanity Fair and is currently transitioning out of the magazine. He will start his new role with Universal this summer.
In his new position, Hennemuth will work closely with Universal’s creative team to develop and oversee production on projects, build connections with talent, and use his extensive media expertise to advise other departments.
Peter Cramer stated, “Britt is a true lover of movies, and through his exceptional work at Vanity Fair, he has been a leader in sharing stories that impact culture and amplify new voices. His respected skills and experience will be a perfect fit for our team at Universal Pictures as we continue to bring a wide range of innovative films to global theatrical audiences.”
Hennemuth said, “It has been an honor to come of age under Radhika Jones, Krista Smith and Graydon Carter, and work alongside the world class staff and contributors at Vanity Fair. I have been incredibly lucky to hold a ring-side seat to our changing culture for the last nine years. It is with the same enthusiasm and passion for storytelling that I will begin my next journey with Universal under Donna and Peter.”
While at Vanity Fair, Hennemuth was involved in talent relations and outreach for the brand across all platforms, including covers, portfolios, videos, and events. He is recognized for his careful curation of both the annual Hollywood Issue and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and managed the magazine’s monthly Vanities column featuring some of Hollywood’s most promising rising stars. He also wrote cover stories and features on high-profile talent such as Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lopez, Renée Zellweger, Timothée Chalamet, and others.
Hennemuth started as an intern at the magazine in 2015 and held several senior editorial roles over his time, including Features Editor and Senior West Coast Editor. In those various roles, he closely collaborated with the magazine’s advertising partners as a vital part of their experiential strategy. Britt Hennemuth currently lives in Los Angeles.
