DeAnna Cooper

DeAnna Cooper is the Head of Finance and Business Operations for Searchlight Pictures at The Walt Disney Company.23 She has over 20 years of experience in the film industry, including roles as a senior executive at Twentieth Century Fox Studios and New Line Cinema.12

Cooper's career highlights include:

1. Currently serving as Director of Finance and Business Operations at Searchlight Pictures (The Walt Disney Company) since June 2023.2
2. Previously held positions as Director and Sr. Manager at The Walt Disney Company from 2017 to 2023.2
3. Worked as an Executive Director at Fox Filmed Entertainment from 1997 to 2005.2
4. Served as International Finance Manager at New Line Cinema from 1995 to 1997.2

In addition to her corporate roles, Cooper has been involved in independent film production. She was a Principal at Elston Films and Amarok Productions from 2005 to 2023, specializing in global media including feature films, TV, short films, animated films, documentaries, and commercials.2

Cooper holds a BSBA in Finance/Marketing from the University of Central Florida and an MBA in Finance/Marketing from the University of Connecticut School of Business.2