Tera Hanks
Tera Hanks is President of Wayfarer Studios, an independent production studio co-founded by Justin Baldoni and Steve Sarowitz that develops, produces, and fully finances a diverse range of highly original content, including feature films, scripted and unscripted television, documentaries and podcasts. The work highlights the power of connection, debunking the typical studio model by championing inspirational stories which unite as true agents for social change.
Tera is focused on bolstering strategic relationships to facilitate continued growth and innovation for the studio. In her role she often teams with CEO, Jamey Heath to secure distribution and oversee the studio’s financial health and management. The current project slate includes projects such as IT ENDS WITH US, GARFIELD, EZRA, PAC-MAN, documentary feature, WILL & HARPER, and the highly successful podcast, THE MAN ENOUGH PODCAST.
Prior to Wayfarer Studios, Hanks served as President of Westbrook Inc, where she was a member of the founding leadership team for the entertainment and media company launched by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in 2019. Hanks played a vital role in managing the team behind acclaimed and award-winning shows including Emmy-winning RED TABLE TALK, Oscar-winning film KING RICHARD, Peacock’s #1 original show BEL AIR and the Clio Awards-winning Post Malone ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ VR concert.
Prior to WESTBROOK, Hanks was at entertainment powerhouse Creative Artist Agency for over a dozen years where she served as Head of Global Client Strategy leading business development and strategic diversification for the agency’s entrepreneurial clients.
In addition to Hanks’ work in the entertainment and music industry, she serves on the Board of Directors of PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS, a mental health tech non-profit focused on tackling one of the defining issues of our generation. Hanks also serves on the Board of Directors of WELLSPRING 88, a community hub for personal growth and spiritual evolution - serving their community with holistic classes, ceremonies, wisdom teachers, and integrated wellness sessions.
Hanks lives with her husband, 5 daughters and a “needy" Australian Shepard in the Los Angeles area.
