Scott Budnick’s 1Community Expands Film & TV Development Team With Thomas Adam & Maya Jackson

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EXCLUSIVE: Scott Budnick’s has hired Thomas Adam as Director of Development for Features. He joins Maya Jackson who is Director of Television Development.

Both execs will report to the film and TV production company’s Head of Content Ameet Shukla.

Shukla said, “1Community was founded on a bold premise — that widely commercial entertainment is one of the most powerful tools for social change. Maya and Thomas exemplify the taste and creative vision needed to truly push that work further. That vision, combined with a unique eye trained on stories that are culturally urgent with global appeal, distinctly suit both for their roles and we’re excited for all that’s ahead.”

Adam arrives from MRC, where he spent seven years rising from assistant to Director of Development for Film. During his time there, he supported a slate spanning both established and emerging filmmakers, working on titles including Knives Out for Lionsgate, Oscar winner American

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