{"id":5279,"date":"2026-07-31T16:40:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5279"},"modified":"2026-07-31T16:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:40:05","slug":"brent-lang-named-editor-in-chief-of-indiewire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5279","title":{"rendered":"Brent Lang Named Editor-in-Chief of IndieWire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n<em>Variety<\/em>\u2018s Brent Lang has been named the new editor-in-chief of IndieWire, effective August 17. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5277\">Mahershala Ali Calls Out Marvel for Not Making \u2018Blade\u2019: \u2018You Had Me Under Contract. They Have Billions of Dollars. If They Wanted to Do It, We Would\u2019ve Done It\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tBased in New York City, Lang will report to Jerry Ruiz, senior vice president, operations &amp; finance, PMC. A widely respected journalist and editor, Lang brings a distinctive combination of editorial leadership, industry expertise, and a deep commitment to ambitious, high-quality storytelling to IndieWire. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tLang most recently served as executive editor of <em>Variety<\/em>, where he covered the major Hollywood studios and their corporate parents. During his tenure, he wrote cover stories on many of the industry\u2019s most notable figures, including Christopher Nolan, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Kevin Hart, George Clooney, Mindy Kaling, Michelle Williams, Michael J. Fox and Benedict Cumberbatch.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSince joining <em>Variety<\/em> in 2014 as a senior film and media reporter, Lang rose through a series of leadership roles, including New York bureau chief and executive editor, film and media. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tIn 2024, he was named Entertainment Journalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Press Club. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tBefore <em>Variety<\/em>, Lang was a senior reporter at TheWrap, and his work has also appeared in The Patriot-Ledger, The Providence Journal, CBSNews.com and Forbes. He is a graduate of Brown University and the Columbia University School of Journalism. <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cBrent is a dynamic and deeply respected editor whose experience, instincts, and creativity make him exceptionally well-suited to lead IndieWire,\u201d said Ruiz. \u201cHe brings a sophisticated understanding of the entertainment industry, a strong editorial point of view, and a clear sense of where media is headed. Just as importantly, he understands what has always made IndieWire unique with its intelligence, its authority, and its commitment to championing bold voices and original storytelling. We are thrilled to welcome Brent to IndieWire and excited for the future of the brand under his leadership.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cI\u2019m deeply honored to take the editorial helm of a brand I\u2019ve admired for many years,\u201d said Lang. \u201cIndieWire has long stood for smart, distinctive, and fearless journalism, and it has built an extraordinary legacy by championing artists, elevating emerging voices, and covering the industry with depth and conviction. I have enormous respect for IndieWire\u2019s founder, Eugene Hernandez, and for Dana Harris-Bridson\u2019s profound contributions. They are responsible for building a world-class brand. I\u2019m also incredibly grateful to Jay Penske, Michelle Sobrino, Dea Lawrence, Ramin Setoodeh and Cynthia Littleton for the opportunities they have given me over the years. At a time of great change across media and entertainment, I believe there is tremendous opportunity ahead for a brand that has always believed in bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and the enduring power of great storytelling.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5275\">Olivia Wilde\u2019s \u2018The Invite\u2019 Nears $40 Million Globally, Becoming a Rare Hit Summer Comedy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tLang succeeds Dana Harris-Bridson, whose 15 years of editorial leadership helped to shape IndieWire into the expansive and highly regarded brand it is today. During her tenure, IndieWire broadened its focus beyond independent film into television, blockbusters and the crafts that define the industry, while also launching standout editorial franchises including Future of Filmmaking and the In Development newsletter. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tHarris-Bridson is stepping down to focus on building her own projects, an exciting next chapter that reflects both the depth of her experience and her genuine desire to devote her time and energy to work she\u2019s passionate about. <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cDana has been instrumental in shaping IndieWire into the exceptional brand it is today,\u201d said Ruiz. \u201cHer leadership, editorial vision, and deep commitment to the brand have left a lasting mark on IndieWire and on the many people who have had the opportunity to work alongside her. We are deeply grateful for all she has contributed and for the strong foundation she leaves behind.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cDana\u2019s contributions to IndieWire have been extraordinary,\u201d said James Israel, publisher of IndieWire. \u201cHer leadership helped shape the brand\u2019s editorial identity, expand its reach, and strengthen its standing within the entertainment community. We are deeply grateful for all she has done to help build IndieWire into what it is today. At the same time, I\u2019m excited to work alongside Brent as we begin this next chapter and continue building on that foundation with energy, ambition, and optimism for what lies ahead.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s been the privilege of my career to help lead this team and this brand to where it is today,\u201d said Harris-Bridson. \u201cI\u2019m proud of everything we built together, and I\u2019m energized by what\u2019s next.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe transition comes at a moment of strong momentum for IndieWire. The brand recently earned two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for its inaugural Craft Roundtables series, and Lynne Howard was recently promoted to senior vice president of operations, reporting to James Israel. Together, these leadership appointments reflect IndieWire\u2019s continued growth, as well as a shared commitment to the values that have long defined the brand: bold journalism, authoritative storytelling, and an enduring belief in the power of original voices and ambitious editorial vision.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5274\">\u2018Spider-Man: Brand New Day\u2019 Sets Box Office Record With $72 Million in Previews, Beating \u2018Avengers: Endgame\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Variety&#8217;s Brent Lang has been named the new editor-in-chief of Indiewire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5278,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4173,4174,2009],"class_list":["post-5279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film","tag-brent-lang","tag-indiewire","tag-variety"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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