Keshet International has tapped Liz Cohen, formerly with Amazon MGM Studios, as EVP for scripted at its U.S.-based production arm, Keshet Studios.
Liz Cohen was senior development executive for first looks and overall deals at Amazon MGM Studios. At Keshet Studios, she will lead the development, packaging, and production of scripted projects across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, working with creators, writers, and producers. She will also lead efforts to develop adaptations of Keshet International formats, as well as handle third-party rights acquisitions and original concepts. She will also manage the studio’s ongoing scripted TV partnership with Sony Pictures Television.
“Liz brings an extraordinary combination of creative judgment, industry relationships and production experience,” said Keren Shahar, CEO of Keshet International. “She has built trusted partnerships with some of the most exciting talent, producers, and creators, particularly during her time at Amazon, where she worked across an impressive range of high-profile deals and projects. She has a sharp eye for premium storytelling and a taste level that feels incredibly complementary to Keshet’s creative identity—daring, distinctive, and globally minded.”
“I’ve always admired Keshet’s bold creative vision and its ability to tell stories that resonate across cultures,” Cohen said. “Keshet has the rare combination of entrepreneurial energy and creative excellence. I’m excited to join Keren and the team to continue to build shows that resonate and break through in a meaningful way, and I’m honored to help shape the company’s next chapter.”
