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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT ECLIPSE INTERNATIONAL 2009 – Present
Los Angeles, CA
Conduct film acquisitions to sell to the international market Consult with producers on international sales strategy and sales estimates
• First film acquired was THE DOGFATHER, for which I closed pre-sales deals without any cast plus sales upon completion totaling over $500K without U.S. distribution or a known cast.
• Producers included Golden Globe winner Julia Fraser and L.A. based Canadian producer Michael Wright.
PRESIDENT SEVEN ARTS INTERNATIONAL 2006 – 2009 Los Angeles, CA
• Oversaw the sales/disposition of film rights to international distributors.
• Negotiated deal terms with distributors and oversaw the drafting of contracts.
• Films handled included NOISE by Henry Bean (THE BELIEVER, BASIC INSTINCT 2) and American Pie franchise AMERICAN SUMMER.
PRESIDENT BECKER INTERNATIONAL 2003 – 2006
Sydney, Australia
Becker International was a joint venture with Australian film company Becker Entertainment to acquire and finance films for the purpose of selling distribution rights worldwide.
• Secured bank loans and capital to fund production.
• Managed the operations of the company from acquisitions, sales, administration, and accounting to distribution servicing.
• Built a slate of 10 films in 3 years, including Golden Globe winner OSAMA, LIKE MINDS (starring then-unknown actor Eddie Redmayne, Academy Award winner Best Actor), and MARIGOLD, an Australian/Canadian/Indian co- production directed by Willard Carroll (Playing By Heart). Becker International was acquired by Icon Films.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT WORLDWIDE SALES MDP WORLDWIDE 2000 – 2003 Los Angeles, CA
• Sold completed and in-production films.
• Promoted sales through film and promo screenings.
• Attended the major film markets; Cannes, AFM, and EFM as well as the Toronto Film Festival and the TV markets MIP-TV and MIPCOM.
• Negotiated deal terms and oversaw the drafting of contracts and collections of the guarantees payable.
• Travelled to key territories; U.K., France, and Japan to meet with buyers.
• Sold MONSTER, starring Charlize Theron, Academy Award winner Best Actress. REIKO
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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES FILMTOWN INTERNATIONAL 1997 – 2000 Los Angeles, CA
• Hired by producers Alan Mruvka (founder and CEO of E!) and Joey Nittolo to set up the international division.
• Acquired David Mamet’s STATE AND MAIN working with UTA. Co-financed with Fine Line.
• Handled action series THE SPECIALISTS with Baywatch producer Michelle Berk which launched at NATPE with stars Dennis Rodman and Jeff Speakman.
• Sold POOLHALL JUNKIES starring Christopher Walken. Produced a very effective promo that resulted in pre-sales totaling almost $1 million. VICE PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS JVC ENTERTAINMENT 1993 – 1997 Los Angeles, CA
• Acquired films from domestic and international sales companies; Ciby 200, Polygram, Miramax, and Summit Entertainment.
• Acquisitions include FRENCH KISS, starring Meg Ryan and Cannes competition film SECRETS AND LIES.
• Oversaw development deals with Scott Free Productions, Tribeca, and director Jim Jarmusch.
• Negotiated CHROME DRAGON package of films with directors Francis Ford Coppola and Wayne Wang, and CAA.
VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL SALES VISION INTERNATIONAL 1988 - 1993 Los Angeles, CA
• Sold films in pre-production, and from a 150 title catalogue, worldwide.
• Marketed films via newsletters and promos.
• Attended major film markets; Cannes, AFM, and MIFED as well as TV markets MIP-TV and MIPCOM.
• Negotiated deal terms, and multi territory deals with studios.
• Oversaw the drafting of contracts, collections of the minimum guarantees and the servicing of delivery materials.
• Achieved millions of dollars in sales.
EDUCATION
B.A. in French and Japanese Studies, cum laude 1980 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Outlook
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Fluent in Japanese, Conversational in French, Proficient in Spanish REIKO
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