LMC Media, the provider of community-focused media for the Larchmont and Mamaroneck communities has announced the appointment of Leslie Cohen to its Board of Directors.
A senior film and content executive with over 30 years of experience, Cohen brings a world-class pedigree in content acquisition and production to LMC Media. Her appointment signals LMC Media’s commitment to elevating local storytelling through professional expertise and strategic growth.
“Leslie is a titan in the media industry, but more importantly, she is a dedicated member of our community,” said Matt Sullivan, executive director of LMC Media. “Her ability to identify groundbreaking content and her deep experience in deal-making for global brands like HBO will be transformative for LMC. We are honored to have her guidance as we continue to evolve our digital platforms and community programming.”
Since leaving HBO, Cohen has continued to shape film and television projects defined by cultural impact and creative excellence. Her work includes serving as Head of Global Acquisitions for The Mediapro Studio, executive producing independent films, and currently overseeing content development tied to the iconic Wynwood Walls at Goldman Global Arts. Her career highlights include negotiating major studio library deals, securing the Academy Award–winning “Drive My Car,” and executive producing the SXSW Audience Award–winning film “Brownsville Bred.”
“As a resident of Mamaroneck, I have seen firsthand the vital role LMC Media plays in keeping our community connected and informed,” said Cohen. “I am thrilled to join the board and look forward to using my experience in content curation and acquisition to help LMC share the unique voices and stories of our neighbors with even greater impact.”
Cohen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Gasparilla International Film Festival and is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as well as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. She resides in Mamaroneck with her husband, Dan Cohen and has two grown children.
LMC Media (formerly called LarchmontMamaroneck Community Television) is a nonprofit, communitybased media hub serving the town and village of Mamaroneck and Larchmont. It operates three PEG (public, education, government) cable access channels and streams its programming online, offering residents live coverage of municipal meetings, school happenings, parades, local events and original series. With its mission “to connect, create and inform the community through the use of digital media,” it makes professional-level video and podcast studios, editing suites, training classes and production equipment available — free or subsidized — to local residents, students and nonprofits. The result is a dynamic public square that empowers self-expression, fosters media literacy, and strengthens civic engagement across the Sound Shore region.
