Searchlight Pictures Marketing EVP Michelle Hooper Leaving Studio

Michelle Hooper, the EVP of Marketing at Searchlight Pictures, is exiting the studio after a two-decade tenure. During her time leading publicity, awards, and creative marketing operations, Hooper secured 21 Best Picture Oscar nominations for the specialty label. Her leadership resulted in five Best Picture wins, including acclaimed titles such as Nomadland and The Shape of Water. The veteran executive is now departing the studio following her extensive success in managing high-profile awards campaigns.