Wayfarer Studios elevates Jamey Heath as president

Exclusive: Wayfarer Studios promotes Jamie Heath as president. When you take on your new role with the company, you will be tasked with formulating your vision and ensuring that all creative decisions, business opportunities and partnerships align with your mission and overall values. Heath now also oversees the financial health and management of the independent production studio.

Heath joined Wayfarer in December 2020, most recently as an interim COO. While in this position, he played a pivotal role in the studio’s efforts to advance the shooting of various projects, helping to build a meaningful list as it grew and expanded. Heath has proven to be a natural fit for a company focused on socially conscious projects, given his belief that targeted content and business success are not mutually exclusive.

Heath began his career as a writer, musician and producer: co-author and producer of songs for artists such as Chaka Khan, Rahsan Patterson, Gladys Knight, Dion Farris, Guy Sebastian, Andy Gramer, Idina Menzel, Richard Di Marx. , Tevin Campbell, Shannis, DJ Rogers, Az Eti, Jasmine, Jodi Watley, Ray Jay and Change Faces. He won a Grammy Award recognized for his work with icon Glad Knight and received additional Grammy nominations for his he production endeavors. He has worked closely with Randy Jackson on various projects through his OPOPP Entertainment record label for Universal Records and is also known for his work as a director and teleworker.

“Jamie is an exceptional talent and a role model who leaves any situation better than he finds it,” said studio co-founders Steve Sarovitz and Justin Baldon. “So far, her life journey has shown her resilience, compassion and resilience, and during her tenure as a director it has become undeniable that his sincere leadership has made him an ideal candidate for the presidency of Wayfarer Studios. His spirit, his aspiration and his abundant sense of joy are the wings we must raise. He is highly respected by our team and we are very proud that he is helping us to move forward ”.

“I am truly honored by the trust and support Justin and Steve have shown me over the years,” added Heath. “As a person who has spent a lifetime in the entertainment industry witnessing the successes and failures of so many giants, I have learned that the most important impact we can have on our business is to share our triumphs and difficulties and be at the height of our unwavering commitment.. to the progress of mankind. This is how we truly win. Together with Justin and Steve, I am committed to Wayfarer, designed to create meaningful art and entertainment that will make a real difference. Can’t wait to present the phenomenal projects we are developing to focus on themes, people and stories that have been going on for so long. “

Wayfarer Studios has released the original Disney + 2020 movie Ღblondes Directed by Baldoni, which was the first narrative acquisition of the global platform. The same year the company It launched The Six Feet Apart Experiment, a film competition aimed at enabling early filmmakers to create socially influential films during the pandemic by providing the mentoring, funding and distribution needed to bring their films to life. In 2021, Wayfarer signed a deal with Procter & Gamble, including film, television, and new media, and launched a Webby-nominated podcast. Podcast Man is enough, As the first project of a multilateral partnership. In addition to her role as president, Heath will continue to be a podcast co-star with Baldon and masculinity expert Liz Planck. Wayfarer Studios is releasing a series of video and audio podcasts in association with Cadence13.

Ongoing projects at Wayfarer include bOde-positive, ancient drama empire lifeAnd the story of the return of true football Head With Michael Chicley.