Jason Winer Signs With United Talent Agency for Representation
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Director and producer Jason Winer has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in all areas. Winer is best known for his Emmy-nominated work directing the pilot and 22 episodes of 'Modern Family'. He currently has multiple projects in development, including a series for Apple TV starring Elizabeth Banks.
Facts First
- Jason Winer has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation across all areas of his career.
- Winer directed the pilot and 22 episodes of 'Modern Family', winning a DGA Award and an Emmy nomination for his work.
- He is developing an untitled Apple TV series starring Elizabeth Banks under his Small Dog Picture Company banner.
- Winer's production slate includes active projects for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Fox, and Universal Television.
- His past directing credits include the feature films 'Arthur' and 'Ode to Joy', and series like 'The Santa Clauses' and 'The Big Leap'.
What Happened
Director and producer Jason Winer has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in all areas. Winer is best known for his work on the ABC comedy 'Modern Family', where he directed the pilot, served as producing director for the first season, and directed 22 episodes over the show's 11-season run. He was part of the producing team that won the 2010 Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series and was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding directing for the pilot. Winer also won a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award, a Peabody Award, a Producers Guild of America (PGA) Award, and an AFI Award for his work on the series.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy television comedies and dramas, this career move may lead to new shows from a proven creative force. Winer's development slate includes projects for major streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Apple TV, which could result in new series appearing in your streaming queue. His track record on popular, award-winning shows suggests a continued focus on high-quality, accessible entertainment.
What's Next
Under his Small Dog Picture Company banner, Winer is actively developing, executive producing, and directing an untitled series for Apple TV starring Elizabeth Banks. He and his company have a slate of other active projects in development across Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Fox, and Universal Television. In addition to UTA, Winer continues to be represented by Mosaic and the law firm Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman, Rubenstein, Kohner, Endlich, Goodell & Gellman.