Ex-UTA agent and investor launch Collage, a management firm for AI production

· Entertainment · United States

Former UTA film agent Dante DeSario and media investor Michael Lambert have launched Collage, a management company devoted to AI-native production. The new firm has closed a seed funding round, with Black Bear and Fundamental Films investing. Other investors and senior advisors include Dennis Miller, Blue Deer Media and others. The venture positions itself around creators using artificial intelligence in film and television production, a segment drawing increasing attention as studios experiment with AI tools.

Why it matters：Talent representation built specifically around AI production signals how Hollywood's talent and management ecosystem is adapting to generative tools, a shift that could reshape production workflows and dealmaking.

Key points

  • Black Bear and Fundamental Films are among the seed investors.
  • The firm is led by former UTA agent Dante DeSario and investor Michael Lambert.
  • Collage focuses on AI-native film and TV production.

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