Exclusive: The Roots founders Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter have brought on a trio of female executives as their Two One Five Entertainment banner is ramping up production on film, television, and podcast projects. Zarah Zohlman has been hired as the Director of Development & Production, while Brittany Benjamin will serve in the role of Manager Content Development & Podcast Strategy and Jasmine Martin has come on as a Creative Consultant.
Martin is known for developing cross-collaborative, integrated projects that allow her clients to shift culture by bridging the gap between fashion, art, music and film. Zohlman spent over a decade at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, holding the title of Associate Producer most recently.
The new additions come after Two One Five Entertainment secured the multiple-year first-look deal with Universal Television, extending their long-term relationship with NBC as The Roots have served as the house band for...
Martin is known for developing cross-collaborative, integrated projects that allow her clients to shift culture by bridging the gap between fashion, art, music and film. Zohlman spent over a decade at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, holding the title of Associate Producer most recently.
The new additions come after Two One Five Entertainment secured the multiple-year first-look deal with Universal Television, extending their long-term relationship with NBC as The Roots have served as the house band for...
- 4/15/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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