Exclusive: Grandview has appointed Director Becca Rodriguez to work within the company’s growing Intellectual Property department. She joined the Curate team, where she oversaw books to film as book director, and will continue that focus in her new role.
Rodriguez brings with her clients including award-nominee Philip K. Dick Rebecca Bergman; Pushcart Prize nominee Lucy Breech, who has multiple novels in selection and development; New York Times bestselling author and journalist Maureen Callahan; International Latino Book Award winner Anne Davila Cardinal; PEN America/Hemingway Award-winning author Oscar Hoquet; USA Today bestseller Jessica Joyce; PEN/Faulkner Prize-winning author Desha Philiao, whose short story collections include, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, she is involved in the film adaptation of Viva Maude and Max directed by Tessa Thompson. Sue Grafton Memorial Award nominee Marcy Rendon; debut novelist Hattie Williams; and Locus Award finalist Hannah Yang.
Prior to joining Curate, Rodriguez worked at The Gotham Group. She began her career as an assistant at Anonymous Content in various departments, from talent to literary and media rights.
In a statement to Deadline, Grandview Partners excitedly said: “We are very pleased to welcome Becca to the team. Her clients are extremely talented, and her flair, energy and leadership will make her a great addition to the team. We are excited to continue building together.”
Rodriguez added: “I’m thrilled to be joining the exceptional team at Grandview. The company’s collaborative culture and impeccable flair make them one of the best literary management companies. I deeply admire their sharp business acumen, creator-first mentality, and their goal of fostering bold, distinctive, and original storytellers.” I’m excited to build more and continue nurturing those voices with this amazing team.
Grandview is known for its roster of top directors and directors, and Grandview’s clients include Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), Adam Wingard (Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire), Dan Trachtenberg (victim), Chris Mundy (Ozark), Michael Waldron (Loki), and Ryan J. Condall (Dragon House), For example but not limited to.