Accomplished International Film Sales and Marketing Professional.
I have been Sales and Marketing Professional since the 90s. I have served in big corporations and small boutique companies in London, UK and Los Angeles California.
• Managed and built two Film & TV distribution outfits from the ground up and brought them to profit by the second year
• Maximized profits from worldwide sales and promotion of independent motion pictures and television programmes in London, Europe and Los Angeles since 1996
• Bilingual Italian, working knowledge of French and European cultures
• Pitched, negotiated and closed acquisition and sales deals with Streaming Platforms, TV Networks, Film Distributors, Film Finance Executives, Independent Producers
• Proficiency in international multi-platform license and acquisition legal contracts from prospect to closing
• Attended world-wide industry events such as Cannes Film Market and Festival, AFM, MIP, MIPCOM, NATPE and many other major festivals
• Expertise in International Film Finance, Tax Breaks and Co-production regulatory requirements
• Leadership, management and excellent interpersonal skills as well as a collaborative spirit
• Managed rights system for movie sales, targets, budgets, SEO and Web Marketing Intelligence
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Websites
• Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics
• CRM, UpLead, Seamless.ai, Cinando
Work Experience
Executive Consultant for Film and TV Acquisitions - Sales - Marketing
www.flixfling.com
https://www.invinciblepictures.com
https://www.morefilms.eu
http://www.maxgersonfilm.com
https://www.unplannedfilm.com/world
www.newgoldfilm.com
Head of Film & TV Sales & Marketing
Ardent International Sales Ltd - England [6 years]
(Owned and headed by HRH Prince Edward of England – Son of Queen Elizabeth II)
• Managed the sales & marketing arm of HRH Prince Edward’s Production Company
• Managed staff of 4
• Advised on TV productions commissioned to Ardent Productions Ltd by American Networks such as PBS, Showtime, PAX, Discovery, E! Network, ABC, A&E and UK Networks such as Channel 4 & 5
• Advised on proposals submitted to Broadcasters
• Liaised with Sam Haskell, the former head of the William Morris Agency (USA)
• Managed worldwide sales & marketing of a TV catalogue of 60+ hours of programming and independent films. Hit shows included TV series ‘Crown & Country’ starring HRH Prince Edward of England, achieving revenues of over UK£700,000. The company announced that 75% of its revenues came from export sales
• Negotiated multi-platform distribution deals with major and minor studios, independents and international distributors
• Formulated financial models, financial analysis and sales forecasting for content licensing deals
• Travelled world-wide on business with HRH Prince Edward on a regular basis and attended many high-powered meetings, functions and industry events
Sales and Marketing Manager
Geneon Entertainment (Pioneer) Los Angeles [2 years]
• US Anime distribution company known for ‘Pok