Key Takeaways
- 21 Laps Entertainment is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an expanded presence on the East Coast, including a new office in New York.
- The company has added two new executives to its team: Bryan Oh as Executive Vice President and Sophie Levy as Creative Executive.
- Bryan Oh brings extensive experience as a studio executive and producer, having worked on films such as "Bob Marley: One Love" and "Primate".
- Sophie Levy, daughter of Shawn Levy, will run scripted development for the New York office, having previously worked at Closer Media.
- 21 Laps is behind several high-profile projects, including Netflix’s "Stranger Things", "Star Wars: Starfighter", and a new comedy feature starring Jennifer Garner.
Introduction to 21 Laps Entertainment
21 Laps Entertainment, a film and TV production company founded by Shawn Levy, is marking a major milestone: its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this occasion, the company is expanding its presence on the East Coast with the opening of a new office in New York. This move is accompanied by the addition of two new executives to its team: Bryan Oh as Executive Vice President and Sophie Levy as Creative Executive. The company’s main offices will remain in Los Angeles, with Levy and Partner Dan Levine at the helm.
Bryan Oh’s Background and New Role
Bryan Oh joins 21 Laps from Paramount Pictures, where he served as SVP of Production. During his time at Paramount, Oh supervised several notable films, including "Bob Marley: One Love", which broke box office records upon its release, and the recently released horror feature "Primate". Prior to Paramount, Oh served as Head of Development at Allison Shearmur Productions, where his producing credits included Disney’s "The One and Only Ivan". Oh’s extensive background as both a studio executive and a producer gives him a unique perspective on the business, and he will be based in Los Angeles. As 21 Laps Partner Dan Levine notes, "Bryan’s extensive background as both a studio exec and a producer, gives him a 360-degree sense of the business".
Sophie Levy’s New Role and Background
Sophie Levy, daughter of Shawn Levy, joins 21 Laps to run scripted development for the newly established New York office. A graduate of Barnard College at Columbia University, Levy previously served as Creative Executive at New York-based independent financier Closer Media. During her time at Closer Media, Levy worked on several notable projects, including "The History of Sound", "Ezra", and "In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon". Shawn Levy expressed his excitement about the new office and the addition of his daughter to the team, stating, "Since my move to New York a few years ago, I’ve been looking forward to 21 Laps planting a flag in this creatively rich and vibrant city too".
21 Laps’ Current and Upcoming Projects
21 Laps is behind several high-profile projects, including Netflix’s mega hit series "Stranger Things", which recently wrapped its fifth and final season. The company is currently in post-production on "Star Wars: Starfighter" and is in production on a high school hockey drama series starring Michelle Monaghan, as well as in pre-production on the feature comedy "One Attempt Remaining", starring Jennifer Garner, both for Netflix. With its expanded team and new office, 21 Laps is poised for continued growth and success in the entertainment industry.
Conclusion and Future Outlook
As 21 Laps Entertainment celebrates its 20th anniversary, the company is looking to the future with excitement and anticipation. With the addition of Bryan Oh and Sophie Levy to its team, 21 Laps is well-positioned to continue producing high-quality content for audiences around the world. The company’s expanded presence on the East Coast, including its new office in New York, will provide new opportunities for growth and collaboration. As Shawn Levy noted, "We couldn’t be more excited to welcome these accomplished new team members and for 21 Laps’ continued growth as a home and empowering outlet for storytellers". With its talented team and impressive slate of projects, 21 Laps Entertainment is sure to remain a major player in the entertainment industry for years to come.
