Amazon MGM Studios’ Tim Clawson is going to leave his position as head of production and post.
Clawson, who joined the studio almost five years ago, has decided to step down from the role to be more involved in the actual production work, the executive stated in a memo to staff on Tuesday.
“Almost five years ago, I joined Studios with the task of establishing a top-notch global production organization responsible for overseeing all Amazon Studios Original content, from script to screen,” Clawson wrote in his note, adding he assembled a team of execs to lead physical production, VFX and post production across the globe. “As the scope and volume of these responsibilities has grown, I’ve found myself increasingly distanced from the hands-on aspects of production that I am most passionate about.”
Clawson concluded his note by expressing his appreciation for his colleagues. “I can’t express how grateful I am to have worked alongside each and every one of you while growing out this team,” he said.
VP of global business operations Dan Scharf also shared the news in a memo to staff, noting Clawson would be transitioning his career in a “new, albeit familiar, direction.”
“I’ve gotten to know Tim well during his time at Amazon, and have come to appreciate his extensive knowledge and creative approaches to building out an integrated global production team for Amazon MGM Studios,” Scharf said. “I’ve also valued his composed demeanor in the face of many production issues and his patience in helping me better understand the intricacies of his field.”
Due to Clawson’s departure, head of TV production Kim Rach will take on leading physical production for the television group and will report directly to Scharf.
Scharf noted that Peter OiIlataguerre, the studio’s head of film production, will remain unchanged.
Deadline first reported the news.
