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Casarotto Ramsay names Shields Chairwoman; Brimm heads Film and TV

July 8, 2025

Independent film, television and theatre agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has announced the appointment of Jodi Shields to the position of Chairwoman, with overall responsibility for the company. Celebrating three decades at the agency, Shields is stepping into this newly created role, having previously overseen the agency’s Film and Television business. Tracy Brimm, who joined the agency in 2018 as Creative Affairs Executive will expand her role to include the position of Head of Film and Television.

As Chairwoman, Shields will serve as the strategic lead, working closely with COO Ian Devlin, Head of Theatre Mel Kenyon, the Board of Directors, Heads of Department and the Advisory Board. Alongside her tenure as Chairwoman, Shields will continue her work as a senior agent.

Shields (pictured) joined Casarotto Ramsay & Associates in 1998. For the last eight years she has served as Head of Film and Television, with a vast portfolio of Academy and BAFTA Award-winning clients including Sir Steve McQueen, Edward Berger, Peter Straughan, Sarah Gavron, Lone Scherfig, Bart Layton, Kibwe Tavares, Ian Hislop, John Crowley, Susanna White, Nia DaCosta, Purvis and Wade, Jessica Hobbs, Gregory Burke, Waad Al-Kateab, Tony Grisoni, Sir Stephen Frears, Sir Christopher Hampton, Sir David Hare, Shawn Slovo and John Madden, and the estates of Dame Muriel Spark, JG Ballard and Tennessee Williams.

Brimm was first appointed as Creative Affairs Executive at Casarotto in 2018, bringing with her a wealth of experience spanning producing, talent representation and international sales, from previous positions at Forward Films, ICM and TF1 International respectively. In the newly expanded role of Head of Film and Television, Brimm will oversee the direction and operations of the Film and Television department whilst continuing to lead Creative Affairs, cultivating key industry relationships and facilitating strategic connections between the agency’s clients, creative partners, and bespoke material.

Shields commented: “When it comes to fearless leadership of our beloved company, I had the opportunity to learn from the best in Jenne Casarotto. I look forward to channelling her indomitable spirit to ensure that Casarotto continues to stand at the forefront of London’s global creative output, connecting storytellers, producers, and media companies from around the world, as we have done for the past 36 years. I have greatly enjoyed my eight years as Head of Film and Television, and I have no doubt that Tracy will approach the role with her signature energy, expertise and clarity of vision. Casarotto remains proudly independent, collaborative, and dedicated to nurturing a wide range of talent with individualised guidance and a personal touch, whilst championing and amplifying marginalised voices across the industry. These changes in our leadership reflect our continued commitment to these beliefs.”

Brimm added: “I’m thrilled to step into this expanded role and to help steer our ambitious and dedicated team that truly embodies collaborative excellence. Together, we are deeply committed to supporting and delivering on our clients’ ambitions. I look forward to ensuring we continue to innovate and adapt—always with an eye on our clients and bringing their stories to the screen—while building on the company’s impressive legacy to shape an even brighter future for our clients and for the agency.”

Founded in 1989, by Jenne and Giorgio Casarotto, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates representssome of the world’s best-known writers, directors, creatives, literary properties, Heads of Departments and Access Coordinators in film, theatre, television and new media.

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