STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON 
GIRLS TRIP 
94TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS 
Will Packer Productions has promoted Alvie Hurtado to director of development.In the new role, Hurtado is responsible for identifying content, filmmakers and talent for feature film development and production. He reports directly to Johanna Byer, Will Packer Prods.' (WPP) executive vice president of motion pictures."Alvie is an integral part of our film team," producer and founder Will Packer said, announcing Hurtado's promotion. “As we embark upon a rousing new chapter at WPP he will be essential to our short and...
Will Packer Productions, Will Packer Media
Will
Packer
Founder / CEO
Packer has been in expansion mode in recent years as his Will Packer Media capitalizes on his growing stature as a producer and network of talent. Packer landed the plum but challenging assignment of producing the 94th annual Academy Awards, a nod to his strong profile. In 2021, Packer built out his banner further with numerous executive hires, and he has been active in optioning his own material for development, including a deal to adapt the romance novel “Seven Days in June” with Kinetic Content. In March, he signed a wide-ranging podcast development pact with iHeartMedia’s iHeart Podcast Network. He was also named president of the jury of the American Black Film Festival. The following month, Packer set up a movie project with writer Felicia Pride, set in the world of collegiate track and field athletes.
