Marilyn Atlas Management is a distinguished talent and literary management company committed to nurturing and guiding the careers of actors, writers and directors in the entertainment industry. The company excels in developing film, television, and theatre projects, leveraging our extensive industry expertise to bring compelling stories to life.
With a focus on personalized career strategies, Marilyn Atlas Management ensures that our clients achieve their full potential, fostering successful and sustainable careers in Hollywood and beyond. Our company is dedicated to promoting diversity, working with people from diverse backgrounds, and reflecting our strong belief in the power of inclusive storytelling.
Manager and Producer
An award-winning producer and personal manager of actors and writers, Marilyn R. Atlas is equally at home in the worlds of film, television, and live theatre.
Marilyn has long been committed to issues surrounding diversity in Hollywood. As a National Association of Latino Independent Producers member, she spoke at many of their writers’ and producers’ retreats. Atlas is a mentor in the DIVERSE WOMEN IN MEDIA INITIATIVE. She has lectured at the DGA-sponsored LA Asian Film Festival and various other symposia. She is a founding member of Women in Film’s Luminas Committee, which supports the portrayal of women in non-stereotypical roles in film and television.
She has spoken at hundreds of events and is a frequent guest speaker at colleges all over the country. Additionally, she was a guest lecturer in the Writing Program at USC, where she previously taught a class every year on creating three-dimensional, non-stereotypical characters. Her actor clients have appeared in shows such as Star Trek, Fringe, Pretty Little Liars, How to Get Away with Murder, Revenge, Hart of Dixie, NCIS: LA, True Blood, Dexter, Chuck, Castle, and Criminal Minds among many others.
In addition to Marilyn’s film and TV credits, she has sold (first-time) novels for her clients to Harper Collins, Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Publishing, and Source Books. Marilyn is currently developing several TV pilots and film projects.
Marilyn is featured in the book “Write Now!” from Penguin and is co-author of a relationship-based screenwriting guide called “Dating Your Character,” about an organic approach to character creation for Stairway Press’s 2016 catalogue.
Cynthia brings a wealth of experience to the team, having spent years navigating the industry as both a talent agent and a development executive. Her background gives her a practical, well-rounded understanding of what it takes to build a career in today’s landscape.
A long-time colleague and friend of Marilyn’s, Cynthia previously shared many of the same clients during her time as an agent. She is excited to transition that collaborative spirit into her role as a manager and producer, working closely with the MAM team to support and develop authentic, diverse voices.
Alison brings a pragmatic and collaborative approach to talent management and project development. With a background that spans both the creative and business sides of the industry, she focuses on providing actors and writers with the structural support needed to navigate this competitive market.
Working closely with Marilyn, Alison is dedicated to identifying unique voices and helping them translate their potential into professional opportunities. Her work is centered on clear-eyed career strategy and a commitment to fostering diverse, sustainable careers in an ever-evolving entertainment landscape.