Alwyn Hight Kushner

Alwyn Hight Kushner is President and COO of the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX® and TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. Prior to her position at TCL Chinese Theatres, Alwyn was one of the most prolific and successful up-and-coming producers of independent films in Hollywood. With over 15 films to her credit, she has worked with an impressive roster of internationally renowned talent, from Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell in Conviction to Jason Statham in Blitz.

Alwyn has had experience in physical production around the world as well as motion picture financing, development and packaging. She has negotiated and secured financing for films with budgets ranging from $500K to $20M. She has organized international co-productions. She has also procured production financing against the Michigan, Connecticut, Rhode Island and federal tax incentive programs. She has worked on location in Morocco, England, Romania, Canada and several states in the U.S.

Alwyn’s creative vision, natural proclivity toward cultivating critical relationships, incredible interpersonal and team management skills and her inexorable ambition are just some of the reasons her impact on Hollywood will be a lasting one. Alwyn’s executive career in the film industry has only just begun.

Prior to beginning her career in film, Alwyn graduated cum laude from Wellesley College with a B.A. in international relations and French. Having lived in France and Spain, she is fluent in both French and Spanish.