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Directory of INTERNATIONAL SALES AGENTS
INTRODUCTION
This directory of international feature film sales agents provides a snapshot of companies representing Australian films around the world.
Included within are details of each seller’s acquisition policy, which markets they attend, at what stage they prefer to be approached and whether they pay
advances. There’s also a list of the Australian films that agents have handled.
The directory was compiled through contact with sellers and information derived from Screen Australia’s market reports, forums and other activities since
2012.
When appointing a sales agent, producers of commercially attractive titles are encouraged to negotiate for beneficial terms. Less experienced producers
should ask around before signing up with an agent to be sure they have found the right sales partner before proceeding.
Screen Australia regularly updates this directory following key markets.
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Altitude Film Sales Managing Director, International Sales, Mike Son of a Gun
34 Fouberts Place Runagall
W1F 7PX London, UK MikeRunagall@altitudefilmsales.com
Tel: +44 207 612 0662
www.altitudefilment.com Co-CEO, Will Clarke
info@altitudefilment.com
Co-CEO, Andy Mayson
American World Pictures President, Mark Lester Genre: all Sinbad and the Minotaur
8255 Sunset Blvd mark@americanworldpictures.com Approach: with director and partial financing Beauty and the Beast
West Hollywood, CA 90046, USA in place (soft money excluded) Peaches
Tel: + (323) 848 7722 SVP International, Eric Bernstein
www.americanworldpictures.com ebernstein@cinetelfilms.com
Arclight Films, Darclight, Easternlight Managing Director, Gary Hamilton Genre: all but rarely acquires documentaries Arclight:
Suite 228 (FSA #40) gary@arclightfilms.com or drama unless director or lead cast have 2:37; 33 Postcards; A Few Best Men;
Building 61, Fox Studios Australia high international profiles Around the Block; Burning Man; Hating
Driver Ave Managing Director, Easternlight, Ying Ye Budget: anything, but generally over $1M Alison Ashley; A Heartbeat Away;
Moore Park NSW 2021 ying@arclightfilms.com with majority in the $5–30M range Zebras; The Honourable Wally Norman;
Australia Approach: with script and finance plan ready The Jammed; Kings of Mykonos: The
Tel: +61 2 8353 2440 Head of Production, Mike Gabrawy (LA) for discussion; director and lead actors Wog Boy 2; Kokoda; Macbeth; Mental;
www.arclightfilms.com mike@arclightfilms.com proposed for discussion; strong interest from Noise; Mystery Road; Not Suitable for
info@arclightfilms.com an Australian distributor preferred Children; Paper Planes; Predestination;
VP of Sales & Acquisitions, Clay Epstein Advances: yes, depending on script, director, Red Hill; Romulus, My Father;
clay@arclightfilms.com cast and level of advance sought. Can act as September; Storm Surfers 3D; The
EP or Producer Wedding Party
Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART, Darclight:
Sundance, Toronto Acolytes; Bait 3D; Caught Inside;
Crawlspace; Deck Dogz; Dying Breed;
Fat Pizza; Lake Mungo; Like Minds;
Long Weekend; The Loved Ones; Ned;
Panic at Rock Island; Redd Inc.; Storm
Warning; Subterano; Wolf Creek; Wolf
Creek 2
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Arrow Entertainment CEO, Steve Arroyave Worldwide sales agent of feature films and Force of Destiny
7 Givins St steve-arroyave@arrow-entertainment.com documentaries, acquiring films of all genres
M6J 2X5 Toronto, Canada that have a specific and identifiable audience.
Tel: +416 516 0815 Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
www.arrow-entertainment.com
info@arrow-entertainment.com
AV Pictures Limited Sales & Acquisitions Director, Caroline Genre: mainly commercial projects The Bet
Caparo House Couret-Delegue Budgets: US$1–5M Black Water
103 Baker St caroline@avpictures.co.uk Approach: when cast in place or wish list Primal
W1U 6LN, London, UK determined
Tel: +44 207 317 0140 Advances: in some cases but not often
www.avpictures.co.uk Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM
info@avpictures.co.uk
Bankside Films Co MD, Hilary Davis Genre: flexible, though dramas require cast Accidents Happen
Douglas House hilary@bankside-films.com and top director Backtrack
3 Richmond Buildings, 4th Flr Budget: up to $15M Blessed
W1D 3HE, London, UK Co MD, Phil Hunt Approach: with fully developed screenplay; Bran Nue Dae
Tel: +44 20 7734 3566 phil@bankside-films.com producer, director and some cast in place; Coffin Rock
www.bankside-films.com although can provide market intelligence on Lou
films@bankside-films.com Head of Sales & Marketing, Stephen Kelliher cast that works in market. Some finance in Patrick
stephen@bankside-films.com place and good finance plan.
Advances: yes
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Cargo Entertainment President of International Distribution, Cargo intends to sell/distribute six to eight Kill Me Three Times
257 Park Avenue South, 6th Flr mark@cargoentertainment.com films per year in the international market.
New York, NY 10010, USA Projects will be in the $10-$35M budget
Tel: +1 646 354 7160 range.
www.cargoentertainment.com
info@cargoentertainment.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Celluloid Dreams/Nightmares President, Sales Agent, Hengameh Panahi Celluloid Dreams has been involved in Dreams:
2, rue Turgot hengameh@celluloid-dreams.com international sales, production and financing Hail
Paris, France 75009 of quality independent films for more than 20 Jindabyne
Tel: +33 1 49 70 03 70 COO, Peter Rogers years. Mao’s Last Dancer
www.celluloid-dreams.com peter@umedia.eu Celluloid Nightmares was launched in 2010 as Satellite Boy
info@celluloid-dreams.com its genre division to curate commercial, Razzle Dazzle
VP Sales & Acquisitions, Elizabeth Dreyer elevated genre films and discover talented Red Obsession
young directors.
Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART Nightmares:
These Final Hours
Celsius MD & Head of Sales, Thierry Wase-Bailey Genre: thriller, comedy, name directors,
249 Gray’s Inn Rd actors, track record of producer very
WC1X 8QZ, London, UK Acquisitions, Henriette Wollmann important
Tel: +44 20 7193 1801 hw@celsiusentertainment.com Approach: when director attached
www.celsiusentertainment.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART
Cinemavault Dierctor of Acquisitions, Michael da Silva The Nothing Men
175 Bloor St East Tom White
South Tower, Suite 1011
M4W 3R8 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: +1 416 363 6060
www.cinemavault.com
sales@cinemavault.com
Cinetic Media Partner, John Sloss Cinetic specialises in US distribution deals on All This Mayhem (US Only)
555 W 25th Street, 4th Floor behalf of independent film producers as well Only the Dead (US Only)
10001, New York, USA as international sales agents. The Babadook
Tel: +212 204 7979
www.cineticmedia.com
info@cineticmedia.com
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
CMG – Cinema Management Group President, Edward Noeltner Genre: thrillers, animation
8730 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 416 en@cinemamanagementgroup.com Approach: keen to meet with Australian
90211 Beverly Hills CA, USA producers
Tel: +1 310 300 9959 Acquisitions, Brian & Jason Cleveland Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
www.cinemamanagementgroup.com Toronto
info@cinemamanagementgroup.com
Content Media Corporation President (LA), Jamie Carmichael Genre: all genres, though only acquires one to Balibo
225 Arizona Ave, Suite #250 jamie.carmichael@contentmediacorp.com two arthouse films per year. The Book of Revelation
Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Budget: $1M+ Jindabyne
Tel: +1 310 576 1059 Approach: director attached and some equity Lantana
www.contentmediacorp.com (soft money excl) in place. Depending on The Last Ride
Head Office: director’s experience and genre, known cast The Man Who Sued God
Content Media Group can increase the project’s chance. Matching Jack
19 Heddon St Advances: yes, with the facility to bankroll Sirens
W1B 4BG, London, UK pre-sales
Tel: +44 20 7851 6500 Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
london@contentmediacorp.com Toronto
Convergence Entertainment Partner, Tim Kwok Convergence Entertainment is a film and
2007 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 7 television development and production
90025 Los Angeles, California, USA company with offices in Los Angeles and
Tel: +1 310 479 3500 Singapore. The company primarily focuses on
www.convergence-ent.com international co-productions and serves as a
info@convergence-ent.com strategic consultant to several Asian film
studios on all media-related activities. It is
particularly interested in genre films. It also
currently represents internationally acclaimed
writers and directors as part of its
management roster.
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Dogwoof International Sales and Acquistions, Genre: documentaries The Last Impresario
Unit 102, Hatton Square Business Centre Terry Stevens Budget: any
16-16A Baldwins Gardens terry@dogwoof.com Approach: development stage through to
EC1N 7RJ London, UK rough cut
Tel: + 44 207 831 7252 Advances: handles each acquisition
www.dogwoof.com individually and will structure each deal
info@dogwoof.com accordingly
Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Toronto, Ventana Sur
Elephant Eye Films Partner, David Robinson Also distributes in US
89 5th Ave, Suite 306 Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto,
10003 New York, NY, USA Acquisitions, Cecile Ragot Ventana Sur
Tel: +1 212 488 8877 cecile@elephanteyefilms.com
www.elephanteyefilms.com
Elle Driver Managing Director, Sales & Acquisitions Genre: all; if arthouse, needs to have festival Samson & Delilah
66 rue Miromesnil Adeline Fontan-Tessur potential; if genre, needs to be edgy, crazy,
75008 Paris, France adeline@elledriver.eu very conceptual; if mainstream, needs
Tel: +33 1 56 43 48 76 established cast and director
www.elledriver.fr Budget: up to $20M
sales@elledriver.eu Approach: when director and most of cast are
attached and 50% of financing secured
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto,
Ventana Sur
Embankment Partner, Tim Haslam Procures pre-sales, tax-credit facilities and The Dressmaker
Westbourne Studios th@embankmentfilms.com gap financing for quality and award-winning
WE 020, 242 Acklam Road projects with projects' targeted audiences in
London, W10 5JJ, UK Partner, Hugo Grumbar mind.
Tel: +44 207 183 4739 hg@embankmentfilms.com Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Sundance, Toronto, Ventana Sur
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
eOne Films International President, International Films, eOne has recently taken a new direction, with All This Mayhem
175 Bloor St East Harold Van Lier a focus on larger, more commercial films. Animal Kingdom
Ste 1400, North Tower internationalsales@entonegroup.com With a new London base and increased The Babadook
Toronto, ON M4W 3R8, Canada budget for acquisition, eOne will be Beautiful
Tel: +1 416 646 2400 VP, Sales, Anick Poirier competing more aggressively for higher The Broken Shore
www.eonefilms.com apoirier@entonegroup.com profile films with bigger budgets, strong cast Cut Snake
and hotly sought-after filmmakers. Galore
Genre: theatrical features in all genres; focus The Hunter
on overtly commercial films. Strong arthouse Mad Bastards
films possible with festival and awards The Mule
potential. Producer and filmmaking team Sleeping Beauty
track records important. South Solitary
Budget: minimum $3M, no maximum Summer Coda
Approach: script and director in place, with
an idea of cast
Advances: when there is cast and package
pre-saleable
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Sundance,
Toronto, Ventana Sur
Fabrication Films SVP Sales & Acquisitions, Genres: looking for completed films in the The Court of Lonely Royals
6711 Forest Lawn Drive #106 Miriam Elchanan following genres and sub genres: action, rom
Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA miriam@fabricationfilms.com com, thrillers, family, disaster, creature, war.
Tel: +1 323 874 2655 ext 205 Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Fax: +1 323 874 2654
www.fabricationfilms.com
Fandango Portobello Bad Boy Bubby
Charlie’s Country
RECENTLY CEASED TRADING He Died With a Felafel in His Hand
The King Is Dead!
The Quiet Room
The Tracker
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Film Sales Company, The President, Andrew Herwitz Genres: all Gillian Armstrong’s Love, Lust and Lies
165 Madison Ave, Suite 601 andrew.herwitz@filmsalescorp.com Approach: all types of material at various A Donkey in Lahore
10016 New York, NY, USA stages For Every Jew a .22
Tel: +1 212 481 5020 Director of Acquisitions, Michael Lerman
www.filmsalescorp.com michael.lerman@filmsalescorp.com
FilmNation Entertainment Glen Basner LIFE
150 West 22nd St, 9th Flr gbasner@wearefilmnation.com I Love You Too
10011 New York, NY, USA The Rover
Tel: +1 917 484 8900
www.filmnation.com
info@filmnation.com
Films Boutique Acquisitions, Gabor Greiner Genre: no restrictions Last Cab to Darwin
Köpenicker Strasse 184 gabor@filmsboutique.com Budget: flexible
10997 Berlin, Germany Approach: when director is attached
Tel: +49 30 69 53 78 50 Advances: possible
www.filmsboutique.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
info@filmsboutique.com Toronto, Ventana Sur
Films Distribution Partner, Francois Yon Genre: drama, comedy, mostly foreign
34 rue du Louvre fry@filmsdistribution.com language
75001 Paris, France Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Tel: +33 1 53 10 33 99 Toronto, Ventana Sur
www.filmsdistribution.com
info@filmsdistribution.com
Fine Cut CEO, Youngjoo Suh Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART, Lucky Miles
4th Flr, Incline Bldg 891-37 cineinfo@finecut.co.kr Toronto, Ventana Sur
Daechi-dong Gangnam-gu
135-280 Seoul, South Korea
T: +82 2 569 8777
www.finecut.co.kr
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Fortissimo Films Chairman, Michael J Werner Genres: arthouse, but open to all genres $9.99; Candy; Disgrace; Footy Legends;
Van Diemenstraat 100 michael@fortissimo-hk.com Budget: $2–15M Griff the Invisible; The Home Song
Amsterdam 1013 CN Approach: with some sense of finance plan Stories; Japanese Story; Jewboy;
The Netherlands SVP Sales and Acquisitions, Winnie Lau and when the script is advanced Somersault; Son of a Lion; Suburban
Tel: +31 20 627 32 15 winnie@fortissimofilms.com Advances: considers on a project-by-project Mayhem; Unfinished Sky; Wasted on
www.fortissimofilms.com basis and with producers and directors with the Young
market@fortissimo.nl whom it already has a relationship
Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Toronto, Ventana Sur
Fox Searchlight Bootmen
10201 W. Pico Blvd, Bldg 38, #214 Garage Days
90064 Century City, California, USA Oscar & Lucinda
Tel: +1 310 369 1570
Fax: +1 310 969 1491
www.foxsearchlight.com
Galloping Films Managing Director, Carlos Alperin Genre: any, though prefers international cast, 333
9 Atthow Ave, Ashgrove carlos@gallopingfilms.com amazing concept Bad Bush
Brisbane QLD 4060, Australia Budget: appropriate for cast and concept Girl Clock
Tel: +61 7 3040 2664 Approach: when part of the finance in place, ICU
www.gallopingfilms.com ie Australian distribution and name cast The Makeover
committed Monkey Puzzle
Advances: no
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART
Gaumont Head of International Operations, Adoration
30, Ave Charles de Gaulle 92200 Cecile Gaget
Neuilly Sur Seine, France cgaget@gaumont.fr
Tel: +33 1 46 43 21 80
www.gaumont.net
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Global Screen Acquisitions Manager, Olaf Aichinger Genre: all, particularly arthouse films with an Van Diemen’s Land
Sonnenstraße 21 olaf.aichinger@globalscreen.de emotional core and a marketing hook, and Oddball
80331 Munich, Germany rom coms
Tel: +49 89 244 1295 500 Markets: AFM (sometimes), Cannes, EFM,
www.globalscreen.de FILMART, Toronto, Ventana Sur
info@globalscreen.de
Goalpost Film Tristan Whalley Genre: any Holding the Man
54 Lynette Ave tristan@goalpostfilm.com Budget: up to $12M Closed for Winter
Clapham South SW4 9HD, London, UK Approach: as early as possible Clubland
Tel: +44 207 585 3232 Advances: yes and can be involved as co- The Sapphires
www.goalpostfilm.com producer as well
Markets: Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Goldcrest Films International Managing Director, Pascal Degove Genre: All I Am You aka In Her Skin
65–66 Dean St Budget: above $5M
W1D 4PL, London, UK VP International Sales, Catherine Approach: later development or when
Tel: +44 207 437 8696 Quantschnigg director is attached (prefer pre-casting)
www.goldcrestfilms.com Advances: Yes, minimum guarantee, plus
sales@goldcrestfilms.com Head of Acquisitions, Courtney Noble various forms of other financing. The
company has post-production facilities in
both NY and London
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
H2O Motion Pictures Partner, Mark Horowitz Genre: no restriction. Key is quality of script Charlie & Boots
23 Denmark St, 3rd Flr mark@h2omotionpictures.com and project’s ability to reach audience. The Waiting City
WC2H 8NH, London, UK Budget: no restrictions
Tel: +1 310 459 2440 Approach: prefer good percentage of
www.h2omotionpictures.com financing in place and some marketable
elements attached if commitment required.
Can approach at earlier stage with just script.
Advances: no, but can do pre-sales or bring
co-production monies, and provide gap
funding based on estimates, if the elements
are right
HanWay Head of Acquisitions, Matthew Baker Genre: no restrictions The Boys Are Back
24 Hanway St mb@recordedpicture.com Budget: flexible Dead Europe
W1T 1UH, London, UK Approach: when director is attached Rabbit-Proof Fence
Tel: +44 207 290 0750 Advances: no Two Fists, One Heart
www.hanwayfilms.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART, Tracks
info@hanwayfilms.com Toronto, Ventana Sur
High Point Media Group Head of Development, Piers Nightingale Genre: all, but particularly family/children, 6 Plots
Gordon House 6 Lissenden Gardens piers@highpointfilms.co.uk youth, thriller, horror, romantic comedy and 48 Shades
NW5 1LX, London, UK crime drama, and also takes on docs Aim High in Creation!
Tel: +44 207 482 9433 Budget: $100K–$10M Blame
www.highpointfilms.co.uk Approach: director, cast and ideally local Cedar Boys
info@highpointfilms.co.uk distributor attached and a finance plan Last Dance
Advances: yes, but depends on international Storage
profile of director and cast Surviving Georgia
Markets: EFM, Cannes, Toronto, FILMART
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Hollywood Classics MD, John Ramchandani Hollywood Classics sells theatrical and DVD Women He's Undressed
Garfield House, 2nd Fl rights to library titles from Hollywood studios
86-88 Edgware Rd Head of Sales, Melanie Tebb as well as an increasing number of TV and
W2 2EA London, UK new media rights for independent titles.
Tel: 44 207 535 7260
www.hollywoodclassics.com
info@hollywoodclassics.com
Icon International The Black Balloon
Mary and Max
RECENTLY CEASED TRADING Oranges and Sunshine
Library acquired by Exclusive Media Prime Mover
www.exclusivemedia.com Triangle
info@exclusivemedia.com
IFM World Releasing Presidents: Genre: all; preference for thrillers, horror and 8 Ball; 13 Gantry Road; Blue Fire Lady;
1328 East Palmer Ave Antony I Ginnane (LA) family. English language only. Boundaries of the Heart; The
91205 Glendale CA, USA Anthony Lyons (Melbourne) Approach: script and package stage via one- Caterpillar Wish; Celia; Dead Kids; The
Tel: +1 818 243 4976 pager, last stages of post, or on completion Dreaming; Em 4 Jay; Family Demon;
www.ifmfilm.com (refer to website for submission policy) Fantasm; Fantasm Comes Again;
contact@ifmfilm.com Advance: yes, but infrequently Harlequin; Hobby Farm; In the Red;
Markets: AFM, Cannes Initiation; Malcolm; Mull; Nailed; Odd
Angry Shot; Patrick; Rapid Fear; Reign
in Darkness; Running on Empty; Second
Time Luck; The Settlement; Snapshot;
The Survivor; Thirst; Vigilante; Turkey
Shoot; Turner Affair
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
IM Global SVP Acquisitions and Production, Genre: commerical action, thriller, horror,
The Beverly Quest Building Ben Shields drama, comedy. IM Global has various
8201 Beverly Blvd, 5th Floor ben_shields@imglobalfilm.com distribution outlets: Opus - $15M + wide
90048 CA, USA release mainstream movies; Acclaim -
Tel: +1 310 777 3590 VP Apsara Distribution, Ben Rekhi awards/review-driven films; Octane -
www.imglobalfilm.com ben_rekhi@imglobalfilm.com commerically viable genre; Anthem - high-end
info@imglobalfilm.com foreign language; Apsara - rights for
territories in the South Asian and South East
Asian region.
Budget: all
Approach: when script, director and finance
(at least 50%) is secured
Advance: depends on the package
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Sundance, Toronto, Ventana Sur
Imagination Worldwide Consultant, Pierre David Genre: thriller, horror Arctic Blast
9107 Wilshire Blvd, #625 pierre@lance-ent.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM
90210 Beverly Hills, USA trina@imagination-llc.com
Tel: +1 310 888 3494
www.imagination-llc.com
Independent MD, Film Sales, Andrew Orr Genre: drama, comedy
32 Tavistock St andrew@independentfilmcompany.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
WC2E 7PB, London, UK Toronto
Tel: +44 207 257 8734 Development & Acquisitions, Daniel Dale
www.independentfilmcompany.com daniel@independentfilmcompany.com
mail@independentfilmcompany.com
Inferno Entertainment Cane Toads: The Conquest
Killer Elite
RECENTLY CEASED TRADING Tomorrow, When the War Began
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Instinct Entertainment David Redman Co-venture between Instinct Entertainment Charlie & Boots
111 Nott St david@instinctentertainment.com.au and Eden Rock Media, with rights to own Josh Jarman
Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia productions and license to other sales agents. Muggers
Tel: +61 3 9646 0955 Interested in qualifying Australian co- Strange Bedfellows
www.instinctentertainment.com productions of any genre and budget.
ITN Distribution President, Stuart Alson A Perfect Life
9663 Santa Monica Blvd #859 stuart@itndistribution.com
90210 Beverly Hills CA, USA
Tel: +1 702 882 6926
www.itndistribution.com
K5 International Partner, Sales & Marketing (LA) Genre: all, with a focus on projects with stars,
56 Tavistock Pl, #30 Carl Clifton English language and rom coms
WC1H 9RG, London, UK Budget: $20–25M
Tel: +44 203 286 5575 Partner, Sales & Finance (Munich) Advances: yes
www.k5international.com Daniel Baur Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART
info@k5international.com (sometimes), Toronto
Kathy Morgan International President, Kathy Morgan Infini
12250 Sky Lane kathy@kmifilms.com
90049 Los Angeles CA, USA
Tel: +1 310 472 6300
www.kmifilms.com
Lakeshore Entertainment COO, Eric Reid Budget: $15–65M Bliss
9268 West Third St Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART, Dead End Drive-In
90210 Beverly Hills CA, USA VP International Sales, Jason Buckley Toronto I, Frankenstein
Tel: +1 310 867 8000
www.lakeshoreentertainment.com
sales@lakeshoreentertainment.com
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Left Film Sales Managing Director, Helen Grace Genre: horror, sci-fi, thriller, comedy, rom The 7th Hunt
Saint Line House helen@leftfilms.com coms Slaughtered
Mount Stuart Square Budget: up to $1.5M
CF105KR, Cardiff, UK Approach: when cast in place, or in post if no
Tel: +44 780 229 9182 name cast
www.leftfilms.com Advances: rarely but has own DVD label
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM (sometimes)
LevelK Managing Director, Tine Klint Genre: works selectively within its four labels: Backyard Ashes
Gl. Kongvej 137B, 3rd Flr tine.klint@levelk.dk Future Classics, After Dark, TV Series/Docs, My Mistress
1850 Frederiksberg C, Denmark Family & Children Film The Rocket
Tel: +45 4844 3072 Director of Sales and Acquisitions, Budgets: up to US$15M Sucker
www.levelk.dk Natja Rosner Advances: yes The Turning
natja@levelk.dk Approach: script stage when partly financed Wish You Were Here
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Toronto
Lightning Entertainment VP - International Sales, Mathilde Epstein Genre: no restrictions; expanding genres The 25th Reich; The Extra; The Gates of
301 Arizona Ave, 4th Flr mathilde@lightning-ent.com Budgets: $1–15M Hell; Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger;
Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Approach: when cast is in place and all or Healing; Kenny; Needle; Now Add
Tel +1 310 255 7999 Acquisitions and Sales Consultant, Richard S. most of the financing is attached Honey; The Reef; Road Train; Stone
www.lightning-ent.com Guardian Advances: on finished films, or must be Bros; Subdivision; Wes; You and Your
info@lightning-ent.com rsg@guardian-ent.com commercial with elements attached Stupid Mate
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Toronto
Lionsgate SVP - International Sales, Crystal Bourbeau 2:22
2700 Colorado Ave, #200 cbourbeau@lionsgate.com Daybreakers
Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA The Railway Man
Tel: + 1 310 449 9200
www.lionsgate.com
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Little Film Company, The Co-President, Robbie Little Genre: all. In addition to acting as sales agent, The Clinic
12930 Ventura Blvd, Suite 822 robbie@thelittlefilmcompany.com the company has executive produced many The Eye of the Storm
Studio City, CA 91604, USA films working with the creative producer to
Tel: +818 762 6999 locate equity and structure the finance, cast
www.thelittlefilmcompany.com and production of the film.
info@thelittlefilmcompany.com Budget: any
Approach: preferably with director attached
but also only with developed screenplay
Advances: yes, but of course depending on
the film and attachments
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Manifest Film Sales Company Director, Billy Hurman Genre: all; focus on quality of script and good Beneath Hill 60
(formerly known as Intandem) billy@wearemanifest.com marketing hook, together with cast Irresistible
131-151 Great Titchfield St appropriate for budget Last Train to Freo
W1W 5BB, London, UK Budget: will consider lower budgets, eg $1M Muggers
Tel: +44 (0) 207 851 3800 thriller/horror, also up to $25M with strong The Night We Called It a Day
www.manifestfilmsales.com cast and international appeal
Approach: cast/director in place or wish-list
and solid finance plan
Advances: does not provide advances
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Sundance
(sometimes), Toronto (sometimes)
Match Factory, The Managing Director, Michael Weber Genre: all; focus on originality, style
Balthasarstrasse 79–81 Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
50670 Cologne, Germany Toronto, Ventana Sur
Tel: +49 22 15 39 70 90
www.the-match-factory.com
info@matchfactory.de
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Media Luna New Films Managing Director, Ida Martins Genre: arthouse and commercial from Big Mamma’s Boy
Aachener Strasse 24 idamartins@medialuna.biz directors and producers with a unique My Tehran for Sale
50674 Cologne, Germany signature on their work Blind Company
Tel: +49 22 15 10 91 891 Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
www.medialuna.biz Toronto, Ventana Sur
info@medialuna.biz
Memento Films Intl Managing Director, Emilie Georges Genre: commercial and arthouse with Lore
9 Cité Paradis commercial potential, renowned directors The Darkside
75010 Paris, France Head of International Sales & Acquisitions, Approach: script and some package in place The Tree
Tel: +33 1 53 34 90 33 Tanja Meissner Advances: yes
www.memento-films.com tanja@memento-films.com Markets: Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
sales@memento-films.com Toronto, Ventana Sur
Meridiana Films President, Helen Loveridge Genre: strong directorial projects
20 Arthur Road helen.loveridge@meridianafilms.com Approach: script or on completion
N7 6DR, London, UK Markets: Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Tel: +44 207 700 3088
www.meridianafilms.com
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Metro International Entertainment Partner/CEO, Will Machins Genre: will consider most genres. Looking for Goddess
16 Lincoln's Inn Fields Holborn quality-driven, commercial projects with That Sugar Film
WC2A 3ED, London, UK Partner/Head of Sales, Natalie Brenner international appeal that will attract
Tel: +44 207 396 5301 significant cast. Will also look at strong
www.metro-films.com Partner/Head of Production and Acquisitions, arthouse with cross-over potential. Good
sales@metro-films.com Sam Parker production and filmmaking credentials are
essential.
Budget: any up to around $25M
Advance: occasionally; Can provide co-
production support and financing depending
on what is required but essentially they
provide presales, tax credit facilities and gap
and will sometimes consider providing other
financing depending on the project.
Approach: early, when the script is in good
shape and ideally with an idea of director and
cast to be approached
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Sundance, Toronto
Moviehouse Entertainment MD/Head of Sales, Gary Phillips Genre: any commercial genres Crooked Business
11 Denmark St, 4th Flr gary.phillips@moviehouseent.com Budget: any The Illustrated Family Doctor
WC2H 8LS, London, UK Advance: occasionally The Magician
Tel: +44 207 836 5536 MD/Head of Acquisitions, Mark Vennis Approach: script stage so that they can assist The Rage in Placid Lake
www.moviehouseent.com mark.vennis@moviehouseent.com with casting Swerve
info@moviehouseent.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM
Multivisionnaire Pictures Managing Partner, Sean Haley Genres: all, but primarily interested in action, The Band
3080 West Valley Blvd, Suite B sean@multivisionnaire.com sci-fi The Dark Lurking
91803 Alhambra CA, USA Advances: yes Jupiter Love
Tel: +1 626 737 8357 Managing Partner/Acquisitions, Budget: $500K–$4M Also reality series Flesh Air: Sexy Girls
www.multivisionnaire.com Erika Koa-Haley Approach: at any time; if in development and Hot Cars, and documentary Ice
distribution@multivisionnaire.com erika@multivisionnaire.com need cast and part finance in place Maiden Expedition
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Ventana Sur
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Myriad Pictures SVP - Marketing & Acquisitions, Genre: all; small budget dramas tough, need The Cup
3015 Main St, Suite 400 Audrey Delaney names, debut directors not a priority Death Defying Acts
Santa Monica CA 90405, USA audrey.delaney@myriadpictures.com Budget: above $5M Little Fish
Tel: +1 310 279 4000 Markets: AFM, Cannes,EFM, FILMART, Elephant Tales
www.myriadpictures.com Toronto Red Dog
info@myriadpictures.com
Odin’s Eye CEO, Michael Favelle Genre: no specific genre. Strong concept and Bitter & Twisted; Broken Sun; Canopy;
2/85 The Grand Parade, Level 2 PO Box 173 - michael@odinseyeent.com premise–oriented feature films and Crush; Damned by Dawn; Fragment;
Brighton Le Sands, NSW 2216, Australia documentaries. Forbidden Ground; Jucy; Lemon Tree
Tel: +61 295 672 294 Senior VP of Sales and Acquisitions, Budget: low–high Passage; Little Deaths; Three Blind
www.odinseyeent.com Ildi Toth Davy Approach: when creative team in place and Mice
info@odinseyeent.com ildi@odinseyeent.com script ready. Can get involved as producer.
Advances: modest, depending on project Doco features: Autoluminscent;
Markets: AFM, Beijing, Busan, Cannes, EFM, Fighting Fear; First Love; Night; Salute
FILMART, Toronto, Ventana Sur
Opus Distribution President, Ken Dubow Genre: thriller, comedy, romance, family Bad Behaviour
3716 Crownridge Drive kdubow@opusdistribution.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
91403 Sherman Oaks, CA, USA Toronto
Tel: +1 818 783 4505
www.opusdistribution.com
Paramount Genre: films that will work in the domestic US Tomorrow, When the War Began
5555 Melrose Avenue market
Hollywood CA 90038, USA Approach: when some elements in place
Tel: +1 323 956 5000 Advances: yes
www.paramount.com
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Park Entertainment CEO, Jim Howell Genre: commercial; arthouse not a priority The Combination
3rd Fl, 54 Broadwick St jim@parkentertainment.com Approach: depends what is required with The Last of the Great Apes
W1F 7AH, London, UK raising money, pre-sales, finding a co-
Tel: +44 207 434 4176 Sales Executive, Paul Howell producer, etc. Act as packagers.
www.parkentertainment.com paul@parkentertainment.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM
mail@parkentertainment.com
Parkland Pictures CEO, John Cairns Genre: all and also genre films for the The Tender Hook
Chester House john@parklandpictures.com Darkland label
Fulham Green Budget: $500K–10M
81-83 Fulham High Street International Sales and Acquisitions, Approach: anytime
London SW6 3JA, UK Pierre-Louis Manes Advances: yes
Tel: +44 203 542 1425 pierre@parklandpictures.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM
www.parklandpictures.com
info@parklandpictures.com
Participant Media CEO, Jim Berk Genre: films that inspire social change
335 Maple Drive, #245 Approach: no unsolicited materials; must go
90210 Beverly Hills, CA, USA VP Production, Jonathan King through an agent
Tel: +1 310 550 5100
www.participantmedia.com
info@participantproductions.com
info@participantmedia.com
Pathé International Executive VP International Sales, Genre: eclectic but with an international Better Than Sex
2 rue Lamennais Muriel Sauzay focus; interested in low/medium-budget Bright Star
75008 Paris, France muriel.sauzay@pathe.com projects where the concept is the star rather The Square
Tel: +33 1 71 72 33 05 than cast; original or fresh interpretations
www.patheinternational.com Budget: flexible
sales@patheinternational.com Approach: when director is attached
Advances: yes, but depends on project
Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
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Porchlight Entertainment Worldwide Sales, Chris Lancey Genre: family Broken Hill
11050 Santa Monica Blvd
3rd Flr, LA, CA 90025, USA
Tel: +1 310 477 8400
www.porchlight.com
info@porchlight.com
Protagonist Pictures CEO, Mike Goodridge Genre: all, first features need body of work Partisan
4th Flr, Waverley House Budget: any Snowtown
7–12 Noel St Director of Sales, Nada Cirjanic Approach: when director is attached Save Your Legs!
W1F 8GQ, London, UK Advances: yes
nada@protagonistpictures.com
Tel: +44 207 734 9000 Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
www.protagonistpictures.com
info@protagonistpictures.com
Pyramide International President, Eric Lagesse Markets: Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART, Rest Home
5 rue du Chevalier de Saint-George 75008 elagesse@pyramidefilms.com Toronto, Ventana Sur
Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 42 96 02 20 Head of Sales, Lucero Garzon
www.pyramidefilms.com lgarzon@pyramidefilms.com
sales@pyramidefilms.com
Reel Suspects CEO, Matteo Lovadina Genre: Features only, with an edge, a twist, Ruin
42 Rue René Boulanger crossovers between genres. First features are
75010 Paris, France welcome. Cinematic photography essential.
Tel: +33 1 58 51 42 95 Budget: $1–5M euros/dollars
www.reelsuspects.com Approach: when visual material is ready (eg
info@reelsuspects.com location photography, storyboards, other pre-
vis elements)
Advance: yes
Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Sundance, Toronto, Ventana Sur
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Rezo Managing Director, Head of Acquisitions, Markets: Busan (sometimes), Cannes, EFM,
29 rue du Faubourg, Laurent Danielou FILMART, Toronto, Ventana Sur
Poissonnière 75009 Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 42 46 46 30 Head of International Sales,
www.rezofilms.com Sebastien Chesneau
worldsales@rezofilms.com
Salt Managing Director, Samantha Horley Genre: comedies; strong hook that can travel;
1A Adpar St, 3rd Flr not too parochial; drama needs names; not
W2 1DE, London, UK too bleak; debut producers only if solid work
Tel: +44 207 535 6714 Advances: yes, can assist with financing
www.salt-co.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
info@salt-co.com
SC Films International CEO, Simon Crowe Genre: commercial theatrical; looking for Uninhabited
1st Flr, 56 Brewer Street simon@scfilmsinternational.com films with an international hook – director,
W1F 9TJ, London, UK cast or universal story of the script. Can help
Tel: +44 207 287 1900 with finance on very commercial projects
www.scfilmsinternational.com Budget: $1–30M
info@scfilmsinternational.com Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Screen Corporation Managing Director, James M Vernon Genre: all Gabriel
4 Scarborough Place jvernon@screencorp.com Budget: no restrictions John Doe
Red Hill NSW 2100 Approach: after director attached and Skylab
Australia screenplay in advanced stage; participation in Popbot
Tel: +61 2 9452 6112 casting and major creative decisions is
Fax: +61 2 9452 1525 required if an advance is required.
Advances: yes
Markets: AFM, Cannes, Toronto
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Shoreline Entertainment CEO, Morris Ruskin Genre: all Black and White and Sex
1875 Century Park East morris@slefilms.com Markets: EFM, FILMART, Cannes, Toronto, Corroboree
Suite 600, 90067 LA, CA, USA AFM, Ventana Sur Fat Belly
Tel: +1 310 551 2060 VP Sales, Brian Sweet The Infinite Man
www.shorelineentertainment.com brian@slefilms.com Razor Eaters
info@slefilms.com Vanished
Sierra/Affinity President & CEO, Nick Meyer Genre: commercial, special focus on North
9460 Wilshire Blvd, 5th Flr talia@sierra-affinity.com American market
90212 Beverly Hills, CA, USA Markets: EFM, FILMART, Cannes, Toronto,
Tel: +1 310 777 4550 SVP Intl Sales, Kristin Figerold AFM, Ventana Sur
www.sierra-affinity.com
info@sierra-affinity.com
Six Sales Partner, Marina Fuentes Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto
Real Baja 18, 1C, Planta -1 marina@6sales.es
despacho 7, 28220 Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 91 636 1054 Head of Sales, Mar Abodie
www.6sales.es mar@6sales.es
mar@6sales.es
Solution Entertainment Group, The Founder & Partner, Lisa Wilson Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto Felony
6063 Sunset Blvd, 2nd Flr lisa@thesolutionent.com
90028 Hollywood, CA, USA
Tel: +1 310 272 9002
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions SVP, Acquisitions, Joe Matukewicz Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto Gabriel
10202 West Washington Blvd acquisitions@spe.sony.com Predestination
Culver City CA 90232, USA
www.sonypicturesworldwideacquisitions.com
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Stealth Media Group Joint CEO, Michael Cowan Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto Iron Sky
14 Regent Hill michael@stealthmediagroup.com The Riders
BN1 3ED Brighton, UK
Tel: 44 1273 739 182
Fax: 44 1273 749 122
www.stealthmediagroup.com
info@stealthmediagroup.com
TF1 International CEO, Benoit Louvet Advances: yes Drift
6, Place Abel Gance, 92100 Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto, Muriel’s Wedding
Boulougne Billancourt, SVP Acquisitions, Thierry Decourcelle Ventana Sur The Piano
France
Tel: +33 1 41 41 21 68
www.tf1international.com
sales@tf1.fr
Twentieth Century Fox Intl Australia
PO Box 900, Beverly Hills
CA 90213, USA www.foxmovies.com.au
Universal Pictures Sanctum
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City CA 91608, USA
www.universalpicturesinternational.com
Urban Distribution International (aka U.D.I.) Managing Director, Frederic Corvez Genre: international arthouse films Little Sparrows
14 rue du 18 Août frederic@urbandistribution.fr Approach: either at script stage or when a
93100 Montreuil, France rough cut is available for viewing
Tel: +33 1 48 70 46 55 Advances: yes, depending on the project
www.urbandistrib.com Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, FILMART,
contact@urbandistrib.com Toronto, Ventana Sur
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Visit Films Partner, Ryan Kampe Genre: all, but essentially looking for movies 52 Tuesdays
173 Richardson St rk@visitfilms.com they like Beneath Clouds
Brooklyn, NY 10003, USA Budget: typically under $5M Toomelah
Tel: +1 718 312 8210 Approach: if director is well known, at script
www.visitfilms.com stage, otherwise some financing and cast in
info@visitfilms.com place is ideal
Advances: yes, depends on the project
Markets: Cannes, EFM, FILMART, Ventana Sur
Warner Bros Happy Feet
4000 Warner Blvd Happy Feet Two
Burbank, CA 91522, USA Mad Max trilogy
Tel: +1 818 954 6000 The Great Gatsby
www.warnerbros.com
Weinstein Company, The EVP – Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Daniel Genre: all. There are three divisions at The Rogue
99 Hudson St, 4th Flr Guando Weinstein Company: TWC, Dimension and The Sapphires
New York NY 10013, USA Radius Wolf Creek
Tel: +1 212 941 3800 EVP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Budget: all
www.weinsteinco.com Negeen Yazdi Approach: most likely to come on board when
international@weinsteinco.com the film is complete, but considers projects at
Managing Director, Europe, Robert Walak all stages and is happy to read scripts at an
early stage to consider for financing and
international sales.
Advances: yes
Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART
Sundance, Toronto
Wide Management Head of Wide House (documentary sales), Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, FILMART, Being Venice
9, rue Bleue Anais Clanet Toronto, Ventana Sur
75009 Paris, France ac@widemanagement.com
Tel: +33 1 53 95 04 64
www.widemanagement.com Head of Fiction Sales, Loïc Magneron
infos@widemanagement.com lm@widemanagement.com
Directory of International Sales Agents April 2014SALES AGENT CONTACT ACQUISITION POLICY TITLES
Wild Bunch International Sales, Vincent Maraval Genres: all Alexandra’s Project
99 rue de la Verrerie Budget: up to $15M Dr Plonk
75004 Paris, France International Acquisitions, Alain De La Mata Approach: when director and cast in place Strangerland
Tel: +33 1 53 01 50 20 and a portion of the financing is in place Ten Canoes
www.wildbunch.biz Advances: yes
obarbier@wildbunch.eu Markets: Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
Toronto, Ventana Sur
Works International, The Acquisitions Manager, Beatrice Neumann Genre: has to be theatrical feature, debut Beautiful Kate
5th Flr, Fairgate House beatrice.neumann@theworksfilmgroup.com directors more difficult A Man’s Gotta Do
78 New Oxford St Advances: yes, but conditional on pre-selling My Year Without Sex
WC1A 1HB, London, UK Markets: AFM, Cannes, EFM, Toronto The Proposition
Tel: +44 20 7612 1080 100 Bloody Acres
www.theworksfilmgroup.com
international@theworksfilmgroup.com
XYZ Films Partner Sales, Nate Bolotin Genre: crime, thriller, action, horror, sci-fi. Aim High in Creation (US Only)
4223 Glencoe Ave, Suite B119 nate@xyzfilms.com Elevated genre for international. Also drama Errors of the Human Body Machete
90292 Marina del Rey CA, USA and doco for North America. Maidens Unleashed
Tel: +1 310 956 1550 Partner Acquisitions, Todd Brown Budget: $0–$25M Ruin (US Only)
www.xyzfilms.com todd@xyzfilms.com Approach: at any stage Storm Surfers 3D (US Only)
info@xyzfilms.com Advances: yes, project-by-project X
Australian Executive, Simon de Bruyn Markets: AFM, Busan, Cannes, EFM, FILMART,
simon@xyzfilms.com Sundance, Toronto
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Yellow Affair, The CEO, Miira Paasilinna World sales agent for feature films, Fell
Götgatan 9, 1tr 11646 miira@yellowaffair.com documentaries and TV series, with offices in
Stockholm, Sweden both Helsinki and Stockholm.
Tel: + 46 86 451 212 Sales and Marketing Manager, Represents content from all over the world,
www.yellowaffair.com Chris Howard covering all genres, but mostly specialises in
contact@yellowaffair.com chris@yellowaffair.com quality arthouse films that promise good
world A-class festival exposure and have
strong commercial potential.
Seeking program licensing and distribution to
all territories and to all windows
(theatrical/video-DVD/pay and free
TV/ancillary/digital rights).
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