Cohen has previously worked at Blue Sky Studios, Fox Animation, Mikros Animation, and McKinsey

AJ Cohen Untold Studios

Untold Studios has made Adrianna “AJ” Cohen its president of film and episodic VFX. 

Cohen has worked in the industry for over 40 years, largely based in the US with some global roles, including stints in senior positions at Blue Sky Studios, Fox Animation, Mikros Animation, and McKinsey & Company. 

At Untold, she will she will oversee strategy, operations, and creative production globally at its studios in London, LA, New York, Toronto and Mumbai. She will aim to expand global client relationships, fortify operational frameworks, and drive growth across the international network. 

Untold has recently worked on the likes of Remarkably Bright Creatures, Alien: Earth (Emmy nominated) and Sonic The Hedgehog 4.

Darren O’Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Untold Studios, said: “AJ’s appointment is a major statement of ambition for Untold. Our Film & Episodic team has already delivered extraordinary work across some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the market. We now have an opportunity to build on that momentum and create something genuinely distinctive for directors, filmmakers, studios, streamers and VFX supervisors. 

“We are an independent studio, powered by artistry and fuelled by next-generation technology. That combination allows us to be creatively ambitious, deeply collaborative and incredibly agile. AJ brings the leadership, experience and energy to help us scale globally, while protecting the creative culture that makes Untold special.” 

Cohen said: “Untold has built something rare - a truly global studio with the spirit, speed and creative intimacy of an independent. The work is ambitious, the talent is exceptional, and the technology is there to unlock better creative outcomes. 

“What excites me is the opportunity to build on the success already achieved by the Film & Episodic team and help shape the next chapter. Filmmakers and VFX supervisors are looking for partners who can bring curated teams, world-class craft, flexibility, transparency and trust. Untold is incredibly well positioned to deliver that.”