Amplify Pictures Hires Lauren Haber as Head of Documentary

Documentary producer Lauren Haber has joined Amplify Pictures as its head of documentary, a newly created role at the studio.Amplify is an independent television studio founded back in 2018 by “Fleabag” producer Joe Lewis, Rachel Eggebeen and Colin King Miller.

The studio recently released Season 2 of HBO’s docuseries “100 Foot Wave” which follows surf legend Garrett McNamara, who broke the record for the largest wave ever surfed.

The series earned six Emmy nods this season including a nomination for outstanding documentary or nonfiction series.“I was immediately struck by the ambition, integrity and collaborative spirit that Joe, Rachel and Colin radiate and bring into everything they do at Amplify Pictures,” Haber said in a statement.

“The company’s fresh perspective and focus on innovation in the documentary space is absolutely thrilling for me to step into.

I’m honored and excited to build Amplify Pictures’ global documentary slate, working…

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