Shawn Witt

President at Leftfield Pictures

Shawn Witt has a diverse work experience in the entertainment industry, spanning over two decades. Shawn worked at Leftfield Pictures starting in 2011, initially as an Executive Producer and later as the Vice President of Current Programming. In 2015, they joined ITV America as a Senior Vice President, where they also served as an Executive Producer. In 2017, Witt returned to Leftfield Pictures, this time as Co-President. Shawn has now assumed the role of President at the company since October 2021. Before that, they had a long tenure at MTV Networks, starting as a Producer in 2001 and eventually advancing to the Executive Producer position. Shawn also had a brief stint at Nickelodeon as a Producer and worked as a Studio Page at CBS Networks. Additionally, Witt gained experience in advertising and sports marketing during their internship at Unisys in 2000.

Shawn Witt began their education at Archmere Academy in 1993 and completed their studies there in 1997. Shawn then transferred to James Madison University in 1997, where they pursued a field of study in Media Art & Design. However, it appears that Shawn did not complete a degree at James Madison University. In 1997, Shawn also enrolled at Ursinus College, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Theater, & Music in 2001.

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Timeline

  • President

    October, 2021 - present

  • Co President

    2017

  • Vice President Current Programming

    2013

  • Executive Producer

    2011

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