Acquisitions/Funding Application - A Chiara - Jonas Carpignano
Acquired Jonas Carpignano’s A Chiara for distribution in Norway.
Acquisitions - Clara Sola - Nathalie Álvarez Mesén
Acquired Nathalie Álvarez Mesén’s debut feature, Clara Sola for UK and Ireland.
Acquisitions - Luzzu - Alex Camilleri
Acquired Alex Camilleri’s debut feature for distribution in the UK, Ireland, and Norway.
Acquisitions - Shirley - Josephine Decker
Acquired Josephine Decker’s Shirley for distribution in Norway.
Acquisitions / Public Speaking - Queen of Hearts - May el-Toukhy
I participated in a panel about the distribution of the film at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund.
Acquisitions - Torino Film Lab 2018
I attended Torino Film Lab as a Decision Maker on behalf of a number of international distributors.
Acquisitions - Busan International Film Festival
I am just back from South Korea where I went for the Asian Film Market. I was there for 3 days and slightly regret not extending my stay, particularly as half of one day was taken up with Typhoon Kong-Rey.
Acquisitions - Finnish Film Affair
The Finnish Film Affair is a fantastic event, with a jam-packed day of pitches - both Fiction and Documentary in various stages of development and production. It’s also a great opportunity to spend time with distributors, sales agents and producers. I was able to catch up with old colleagues and meet some really interesting filmmakers.
Acquisitions - Cannes 2018
I consulted on the acquisition of 3 titles from the Cannes Competition including Palme d’Or winner, SHOPLIFTERS.
Acquisitions - The Heiresses - Marcelo Martinessi
I consulted on the acquisition of THE HEIRESSES for the UK and Ireland.
Acquisitions - The Kindergarten Teacher - Sara Colangelo
I consulted on the acquisition of The Kindergarten Teacher for UK and Ireland.
Acquisitions - Vita and Virginia - Chanya Button
I consulted on the UK pre-buy of Chanya Button’s VITA AND VIRGINIA, starring Gemma Arterton and Elizabeth Debicki.
Acquisitions - Sweet Country - Warwick Thornton
I consulted on the acquisition of SWEET COUNTRY for UK and Ireland.
Acquisitions - Thelma - Joachim Trier
I consulted on the acquisition of Joachim Trier's THELMA for the UK and Ireland.
Acquisitions - Redoubtable - Michel Hazanavicius
Consulted on the acquisition of Cannes Competition title and Jean-Luc Godard biopic, REDOUBTABLE.
Crowdfunding / UK Distribution - By Our Selves - Andrew Kötting
I ran the social media channels for the film along with a successful Kickstarter campaign which raised funding for post-production. I delivered feedback on edits and formed the domestic and international release strategy for the film. I worked directly on the distribution in the UK and secured festival screenings worldwide.
Development - The Lighthouse - Chris Crow
Provided distribution training, feedback on cast and HODs, script drafts and edits along with the funding partners and offered advice on international sales and representation.
Development - The Library Suicides - Euros Lyn
Provided distribution training, feedback on cast and HODs, script drafts and edits along with the funding partners and offered advice on international sales and representation.
Development - Just Jim - Craig Roberts
Provided distribution training, feedback on cast and HODs, script drafts and edits along with the funding partners and offered advice on international sales and representation.
Acquisitions / UK Distribution - Teenage - Matt Wolf
Acquired the film for UK and Irish distribution. Briefed and developed the creative with designers.