WarnerMedia has hired Joel Kennedy to the role of Director of Local Film Production and Acquisitions, UK and Ireland. Based in London and starting today, he will report to Neil Marshall, SVP Theatrical Distribution, WarnerMedia UK and Ireland.
Kennedy’s role will see him tasked with identifying and acquiring local productions as well as all aspects of the delivery process, including sourcing and script development, contract negotiation, and producer and sales agent liaison.
The exec is moving from indie film and TV financier Lorton Entertainment, where he worked on projects including Diego Maradona, Horrible Histories: The Movie, and Bros: When The Screaming Stops.
“Joel has a track record of identifying, developing, and delivering high-profile titles and is well respected within the independent production community,” said Neil Marshall. “Our local production and acquisition business is going from strength to strength, and the UK and Ireland are vital markets for us. Having...
Kennedy’s role will see him tasked with identifying and acquiring local productions as well as all aspects of the delivery process, including sourcing and script development, contract negotiation, and producer and sales agent liaison.
The exec is moving from indie film and TV financier Lorton Entertainment, where he worked on projects including Diego Maradona, Horrible Histories: The Movie, and Bros: When The Screaming Stops.
“Joel has a track record of identifying, developing, and delivering high-profile titles and is well respected within the independent production community,” said Neil Marshall. “Our local production and acquisition business is going from strength to strength, and the UK and Ireland are vital markets for us. Having...
- 6/7/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
London-based role includes responsibility for identifying and acquiring local productions.
WarnerMedia has appointed Joel Kennedy as director of local film production and acquisitions for the UK and Ireland.
Based in London, the role includes responsibility for identifying and acquiring local productions as well as all aspects of the delivery process, including sourcing and script development, contract negotiation, and producer and sales agent liaison.
Kennedy joins WarnerMedia from independent film and TV financier Lorton Entertainment where he packaged titles, managed acquisitions, sales and distribution, and executive produced projects including Diego Maradona, Horrible Histories: The Movie and Bros: When The Screaming Stops.
WarnerMedia has appointed Joel Kennedy as director of local film production and acquisitions for the UK and Ireland.
Based in London, the role includes responsibility for identifying and acquiring local productions as well as all aspects of the delivery process, including sourcing and script development, contract negotiation, and producer and sales agent liaison.
Kennedy joins WarnerMedia from independent film and TV financier Lorton Entertainment where he packaged titles, managed acquisitions, sales and distribution, and executive produced projects including Diego Maradona, Horrible Histories: The Movie and Bros: When The Screaming Stops.
- 6/7/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Noah Media Group, a specialist in feature-length sports documentaries, has acquired international sales rights to feature documentary “The Australian Dream,” about the Australian Football League star Adam Goodes. The deal excludes rights to Australia, Canada, the U.K. and airlines.
Noah will sell the film through its international sales and distribution arm Noah X. This marks the first time that a third-party project will be sold by the company, and reinforces its commitment to showcasing acclaimed sports documentaries.
Directed by BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Daniel Gordon (“Hillsborough”), written by Walkley award-winning journalist Stan Grant, and produced by Oscar- and BAFTA-winner John Battsek (“Searching for Sugar Man”), “The Australian Dream” tells Goodes’ story through his journey during the 2013-15 Afl season, while also exploring race, identity and belonging in Australian society today.
The critically acclaimed film received a theatrical release in Australia last year and won the Aacta for best documentary. It...
Noah will sell the film through its international sales and distribution arm Noah X. This marks the first time that a third-party project will be sold by the company, and reinforces its commitment to showcasing acclaimed sports documentaries.
Directed by BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Daniel Gordon (“Hillsborough”), written by Walkley award-winning journalist Stan Grant, and produced by Oscar- and BAFTA-winner John Battsek (“Searching for Sugar Man”), “The Australian Dream” tells Goodes’ story through his journey during the 2013-15 Afl season, while also exploring race, identity and belonging in Australian society today.
The critically acclaimed film received a theatrical release in Australia last year and won the Aacta for best documentary. It...
- 3/24/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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