Christopher Slager has been appointed as the new head of film operations at Fifth Season, taking over from Alexis Garcia who is departing to launch a new venture. Garcia's upcoming project, which is being supported by Fifth Season, will see him continue as a consultant during the transition period. The announcement was made by co-CEOs Graham Taylor and Chris Rice, who highlighted Slager's role in overseeing in-house production and development at the company.
Fifth Season, known for recent film releases such as '80 for Brady,' 'Flora and Son,' and 'The Lost Daughter' starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, is looking to expand its focus on internal film projects under Slager's leadership. Taylor and Rice praised Slager as a dynamic and entrepreneurial executive, expressing confidence in his ability to drive growth in the film sector.
Slager brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously worked at WME and Endeavor Content. Notably, WME divested from Endeavor Content in 2021 following industry developments related to packaging fees, leading to the creation of Fifth Season after selling its majority stake to CJ ENM.
Slager's impressive portfolio includes involvement in acclaimed films such as 'The Florida Project,' 'Mudbound,' and 'The Book Club.' Fifth Season's upcoming film lineup features high-profile projects like 'Animals' with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for Netflix, 'The Beast' starring Samuel L. Jackson, and 'Anniversary' boasting a star-studded cast including Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler.
Reflecting on his new role, Slager expressed admiration for the creativity and resilience of filmmakers and industry professionals, emphasizing Fifth Season's commitment to providing a platform for innovative storytelling amidst industry changes. With a strong foundation and a vision for the future, Slager aims to lead Fifth Season's film division into a new era of cinematic excellence.
