Lighthouse Management + Media
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Talent management, film production, television production |
Founded | 2016 |
Founders | Aleen Keshishian |
Key people | Aleen Keshishian (Founder, CEO) Zack Morgenroth (Partner, Talent Manager) |
Lighthouse Management + Media, also referred to as Lighthouse Management & Media, is a full service American talent management, production, and media company based in Los Angeles, California. The firm represents a roster of prominent actors, directors, writers, and musicians. It also produces film and television content.
History
In 2016, veteran talent manager Aleen Keshishian left Brillstein Entertainment Partners to found Lighthouse Management + Media, bringing with her a roster of high-profile clients including Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Jason Bateman, and Paul Rudd.[1] Shortly thereafter, talent managers Zack Morgenroth and Margaret Riley also left Brillstein to join Lighthouse as partners.[2]
In February 2022, Lighthouse expanded their presence in music by signing three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo.[3] Two years later, Lighthouse signed R&B singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy winner H.E.R.[4]
Talent representation
Lighthouse is known for representing high-profile talent across film, television, theatre and music. Its client roster includes Academy Award-winning actors, Grammy-winning musicians, as well as other prominent writers, directors, and artists.
Notable clients currently include:
- Jennifer Aniston[5]
- Selena Gomez[6]
- Olivia Rodrigo[3]
- Paul Rudd[7]
- Jason Bateman[5]
- Gwyneth Paltrow[7]
- Mark Ruffalo[7]
- Billy Crudup[8]
- Laura Linney[9]
- H.E.R.[4]
- Petra Collins[10]
- Kathyrn Hahn[11]
- Emily Mortimer[12]
- Justin Theroux[13]
- Miranda Kerr[14]
- Kiko Mizuhara[15]
The company offers full-service management, career strategy, brand partnerships, and support across media platforms. Lighthouse has helped its clients launch ventures, including Selena Gomez's creation of Rare Beauty.[16][17]
Production
Lighthouse produces film and television projects through its production arm. It has partnered with major studios and streamers, including A24, Lionsgate Films, Apple TV+, Netflix, and HBO Max.
Lighthouse has also produced music videos, including Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" and "Fetish" (feat. Gucci Mane).
Film and television
- Bombshell (2019) – biographical drama produced for Lionsgate Films[18]
- Ratched (2020) – television series developed by Ryan Murphy that Lighthouse executive produced for Netflix[19]
- Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021) – documentary produced for Apple TV+[20]
- Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022) – documentary produced for Apple TV+[21]
- Louder: The Soundtrack of Change (2024) – documentary produced for HBO Max [22]
- Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (2024) – television special produced for Netflix [23]
Upcoming productions
- Breakthrough – executive producing psychological thriller A24 film starring Dwayne Johnson[24]
References
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (February 2, 2016). "Aleen Keshishian Leaves Brillstein Entertainment Partners To Form Lighthouse Management". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (March 23, 2016). "Margaret Riley Rejoins Aleen Keshishian At Lighthouse Management & Media". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Aswad, Jem (February 15, 2022). "Olivia Rodrigo Signs With Lighthouse Management — Firm Reps Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (February 14, 2024). "H.E.R. Inks Management Deal with Lighthouse Management + Media". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Naugle, Wendy (July 24, 2019). "The Woman Behind Jennifer Aniston's Return to TV Has Some Career Advice for You". Glamour. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Caprino, Kathy. "Top A-List Hollywood Talent Manager Shares Her Key Strategies For Phenomenal Success". Forbes. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (February 2, 2016). "Marvel Stars Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow to Exit Management Company Brillstein Entertainment Partners". TheWrap. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 7, 2024). "Laura Dern, Billy Crudup And Riley Keough Join Noah Baumbach's Next Film At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 15, 2025). "Laura Linney Joins Kevin Kline & Jon Tenney In MGM+ Comedy Series 'American Classic'". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 29, 2021). "Selena Gomez To Star in Petra Collins' 'Spiral' For Picturestart; Drake Exec Producing; Package Being Shopped by Endeavor Content". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Jr, Justin Kroll,Mike Fleming (April 16, 2025). "John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn & Sienna Miller Join David O. Russell's 'Madden': The Dish". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Busch, Anita (June 19, 2018). "Emily Mortimer Signs With UTA". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (April 30, 2025). "'Billion Dollar Spy' Enlists Tony Goldwyn, Rufus Sewell and Justin Theroux". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 9, 2021). "Miranda Kerr Signs With WME". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 12, 2023). "Lighthouse Management + Media Signs 'Attack On Titan' Actor Kiko Mizuhara". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Nick (January 27, 2020). "Aleen Keshishian Talks Selena Gomez's 'Rare' Rollout and Billie Eilish's Historic $26 Million Apple TV+ Deal". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ magazine, adobo (October 21, 2024). "Rare Beauty, Fred & Farid Los Angeles: Every side of you – adobo Magazine–". adobo Magazine Online. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (December 9, 2019). "'Bombshell': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 6, 2017). "Ryan Murphy's Nurse Ratched 'Cuckoo's Nest' Origin Series Starring Sarah Paulson Scores Netflix Order; Michael Douglas EPs". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 28, 2020). "'Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry' Documentary Hitting Theaters & AppleTV+ This February". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 8, 2022). "Apple Original Films Lands Rights To Doc 'Selena Gomez: My Mind And Me'". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ "Max Original Documentary LOUDER: THE SOUNDTRACK OF CHANGE Debuts October 17 | Pressroom". press.wbd.com. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Piña, Christy (October 2, 2024). "Olivia Rodrigo Sets GUTS World Tour Concert Special at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 21, 2025). "Dwayne Johnson Reteaming With A24 On Psychological Thriller 'Breakthrough'". Deadline. Retrieved August 4, 2025.