AMC Networks is bolstering the leadership team for its film group, which is comprised of IFC Films, Rlje Films, and Shudder. The company has added two new executives and promoted others, including one executive formerly with A24.
The hires come in the wake of an exodus of departures at IFC Films that began in March, including president Arianna Bocco after a 17-year run. The hires compose the team assembled under new film group head Scott Shooman, who took the job last month.
Nicole Weis, who previously worked at A24 as its VP of sales and distribution, is joining the team as VP of Distribution, managing the theatrical rollout of the film group’s output, and Judy Woloshen, who has been with AMC Networks, is moving over to the film group and is the VP of Public Relations. Weis will report to Scott Shooman, head of the film group, and Woloshen will promote to Olivia Dupuis,...
The hires come in the wake of an exodus of departures at IFC Films that began in March, including president Arianna Bocco after a 17-year run. The hires compose the team assembled under new film group head Scott Shooman, who took the job last month.
Nicole Weis, who previously worked at A24 as its VP of sales and distribution, is joining the team as VP of Distribution, managing the theatrical rollout of the film group’s output, and Judy Woloshen, who has been with AMC Networks, is moving over to the film group and is the VP of Public Relations. Weis will report to Scott Shooman, head of the film group, and Woloshen will promote to Olivia Dupuis,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
IFC Films is beefing up its depleted leadership ranks, naming Nicole Weis VP of Distribution. Judy Woloshen also joins as VP of Public Relations, managing national publicity efforts across IFC’s three film brands.
Weis, who will manage theatrical rollout for the film group’s slate, was previously VP of sales and distribution at A24Films, where she handled sales for Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Whale, Marcel The Shell, Minari, Midsommar, Uncut Gems and others.
Prior to A24, Weis worked at Universal Pictures and Focus Features on films including Jurassic World, the Fast And Furious franchise Despicable Me, Get Out, Halloween, Straight Out Of Compton, Halloween, Green Book and Blackkkansman.
Weiss reports to Scott Shooman, who was recently appointed as Head of AMC Networks’ Film Group. Woloshen reports to Olivia Dupuis, SVP of Public Relations.
“Nicole and Judy are uniquely talented and bring a depth of industry knowledge and experience,...
Weis, who will manage theatrical rollout for the film group’s slate, was previously VP of sales and distribution at A24Films, where she handled sales for Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Whale, Marcel The Shell, Minari, Midsommar, Uncut Gems and others.
Prior to A24, Weis worked at Universal Pictures and Focus Features on films including Jurassic World, the Fast And Furious franchise Despicable Me, Get Out, Halloween, Straight Out Of Compton, Halloween, Green Book and Blackkkansman.
Weiss reports to Scott Shooman, who was recently appointed as Head of AMC Networks’ Film Group. Woloshen reports to Olivia Dupuis, SVP of Public Relations.
“Nicole and Judy are uniquely talented and bring a depth of industry knowledge and experience,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
IFC has a new leader. AMC Networks has named Scott Shooman the head of its Film Group, encompassing IFC Films, Rlje Films, and films for the Shudder streaming service, the company announced Tuesday.
Shooman nabs the official, full-time role following serving as interim head since the end of March of this year. He was elevated to the interim role in the wake of an exodus of veteran talent from the indie distributor, which included president Arianna Bocco, PR head Laura Sok, senior publicist Kate McEdwards, director of sales Jasper Bach, and IFC Center lead John Vanco, all within weeks of each other.
In his new role, Shooman will oversee acquisitions, theatrical film distribution, production, and development across all three brands, as well as the IFC Center. He reports to Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for parent company AMC Networks.
“Movies are an important focal point for our company,...
Shooman nabs the official, full-time role following serving as interim head since the end of March of this year. He was elevated to the interim role in the wake of an exodus of veteran talent from the indie distributor, which included president Arianna Bocco, PR head Laura Sok, senior publicist Kate McEdwards, director of sales Jasper Bach, and IFC Center lead John Vanco, all within weeks of each other.
In his new role, Shooman will oversee acquisitions, theatrical film distribution, production, and development across all three brands, as well as the IFC Center. He reports to Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for parent company AMC Networks.
“Movies are an important focal point for our company,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Longtime IFC Films and Cinetic Media PR colleagues Laura Sok and Kate McEdwards are launching new PR and strategy firm, Track Shot.
Track Shot will be based in New York City and work across independent, foreign and genre films as well as distribution strategy. The duo brings more than two decades in the publicity and communications field as well as a deep knowledge of the distribution landscape. Sok and McEdwards have built and led hundreds of film campaigns during their careers working in-house and alongside major distributors on the agency side. Previously, they led PR efforts for IFC Films, IFC Midnight, Sundance Selects, IFC Films Unlimited (streaming service) and most recently Shudder and Rlje.
Their final campaign for IFC Films was Matt Johnson’s chart-topping BlackBerry. This year they also launched Kyle Edward Ball’s breakthrough feature Skinamarink for Shudder/IFC Films.
Among their many successful campaigns at IFC...
Track Shot will be based in New York City and work across independent, foreign and genre films as well as distribution strategy. The duo brings more than two decades in the publicity and communications field as well as a deep knowledge of the distribution landscape. Sok and McEdwards have built and led hundreds of film campaigns during their careers working in-house and alongside major distributors on the agency side. Previously, they led PR efforts for IFC Films, IFC Midnight, Sundance Selects, IFC Films Unlimited (streaming service) and most recently Shudder and Rlje.
Their final campaign for IFC Films was Matt Johnson’s chart-topping BlackBerry. This year they also launched Kyle Edward Ball’s breakthrough feature Skinamarink for Shudder/IFC Films.
Among their many successful campaigns at IFC...
- 6/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
When the Gotham Awards paid tribute to then-IFC Films president Jonathan Sehring, his speech contained a passage that could have been written by Cassandra, the Trojan priestess fated to speak true prophecies that would not be believed.
“Traditional theatrical distribution isn’t dead, but film distributors large and small are competing with more and more entertainment options on a daily basis,” he said. “The digital revolution is now.”
It was easy to overlook the warning in 2008. That year saw the release of Fox Searchlight’s “Slumdog Millionaire,” which won eight Oscars, including Best Picture, and grossed $378 million worldwide. Barry Jenkins made his debut on the festival circuit with “Medicine for Melancholy,” which later would be distributed by IFC.
Sehring left the company in 2018. Five years later, IFC faces a turning point in the specialty film ecosystem it helped create. With the abrupt departure of president Arianna Bocco at the end of last month,...
“Traditional theatrical distribution isn’t dead, but film distributors large and small are competing with more and more entertainment options on a daily basis,” he said. “The digital revolution is now.”
It was easy to overlook the warning in 2008. That year saw the release of Fox Searchlight’s “Slumdog Millionaire,” which won eight Oscars, including Best Picture, and grossed $378 million worldwide. Barry Jenkins made his debut on the festival circuit with “Medicine for Melancholy,” which later would be distributed by IFC.
Sehring left the company in 2018. Five years later, IFC faces a turning point in the specialty film ecosystem it helped create. With the abrupt departure of president Arianna Bocco at the end of last month,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
IFC Films has officially appointed a new general manager for the New York City-based IFC Center.
Longtime executive Harris Dew has been announced as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager for the arthouse theater. Dew will oversee all operations and programming for the IFC Center. Dew previously worked as IFC Center’s Vice President of Programs and Promotions; he will now report to Scott Shooman, Interim President of IFC Films.
The news comes amid unfolding reshuffling at IFC, as Arianna Bocco stepped down as President of IFC Films after a 17-year run that included two years in the company’s top job. Dew replaces John Vanco, who vacated his role as Senior VP and General Manager of IFC Center for a theatrical programming role with Netflix. On Monday this week, Laura Sok announced she would depart her role as IFC Films’ publicity head.
“Harris has played a key...
Longtime executive Harris Dew has been announced as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager for the arthouse theater. Dew will oversee all operations and programming for the IFC Center. Dew previously worked as IFC Center’s Vice President of Programs and Promotions; he will now report to Scott Shooman, Interim President of IFC Films.
The news comes amid unfolding reshuffling at IFC, as Arianna Bocco stepped down as President of IFC Films after a 17-year run that included two years in the company’s top job. Dew replaces John Vanco, who vacated his role as Senior VP and General Manager of IFC Center for a theatrical programming role with Netflix. On Monday this week, Laura Sok announced she would depart her role as IFC Films’ publicity head.
“Harris has played a key...
- 4/25/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
As the independent film landscape continues to feel the effects of a changing marketplace, IFC has lost another key executive. Laura Sok, who has served as IFC Films’ vice president of publicity for the past five years, is leaving the independent distributor. Sok confirmed to IndieWire that her departure was her decision and that she plans to announce a new opportunity soon.
News of Sok leaving IFC Films was first reported by Deadline. A representative for AMC Networks, IFC Films’ parent company, also confirmed with IndieWire Sok’s departure.
Sok has been at IFC Films for seven years. Since assuming her current role in 2018, Sok has run public relations for theatrical labels IFC Films, IFC Midnight, Sundance Selects, and the streaming service IFC Films Unlimited. In late 2022, she also began overseeing publicity for Shudder and Rlje Films labels. A 17-year veteran of indie film publicity, Sok previously held roles at Cinetic Media,...
News of Sok leaving IFC Films was first reported by Deadline. A representative for AMC Networks, IFC Films’ parent company, also confirmed with IndieWire Sok’s departure.
Sok has been at IFC Films for seven years. Since assuming her current role in 2018, Sok has run public relations for theatrical labels IFC Films, IFC Midnight, Sundance Selects, and the streaming service IFC Films Unlimited. In late 2022, she also began overseeing publicity for Shudder and Rlje Films labels. A 17-year veteran of indie film publicity, Sok previously held roles at Cinetic Media,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that IFC Films’ longtime Head of PR Laura Sok will be departing the indie distribution company.
Sok has been Head of PR for the last five years in an overall seven-year career at IFC (she worked there from 2008-2010), and was first hired by Jonathan Sehring to run the department. She led public-relations efforts for IFC Films, IFC Midnight, Sundance Selects and streaming service IFC Films Unlimited. Last December, her oversight was expanded to include the labels Shudder and Rlje Films.
Sok led 20th anniversary efforts for IFC Films and was integral in constructing the 2020 drive-in release and promotion strategy during the pandemic. She also led publicity strategy and campaigns for all films during the most successful financial years in IFC Films history.
While Sok is one of many executives to recently leave IFC including distribution head Jasper Basch,...
Sok has been Head of PR for the last five years in an overall seven-year career at IFC (she worked there from 2008-2010), and was first hired by Jonathan Sehring to run the department. She led public-relations efforts for IFC Films, IFC Midnight, Sundance Selects and streaming service IFC Films Unlimited. Last December, her oversight was expanded to include the labels Shudder and Rlje Films.
Sok led 20th anniversary efforts for IFC Films and was integral in constructing the 2020 drive-in release and promotion strategy during the pandemic. She also led publicity strategy and campaigns for all films during the most successful financial years in IFC Films history.
While Sok is one of many executives to recently leave IFC including distribution head Jasper Basch,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
IFC Films has hired Laura Sok as the vice president of publicity and promotion where will take on the responsibility of creating and executing national publicity and promotional campaigns for IFC Films and its labels Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight. In her new position, New York-based Sok will report directly to the company’s co-presidents Jonathan Sehring and Lisa Schwartz.
Before landing at IFC, Sok was a senior publicist for Cinetic Media where she worked with clients like Neon, Amazon, The Orchard, Netflix, as well as IFC Films. In addition, she contributed to theatrical and festival campaigns for films including Sundance standouts The Big Sick, Sorry To Bother You, Patti Cake$, and Oscar Best Picture nominee I, Tonya.
Other previous posts include vice president of publicity for Cohen Media Group and roles at Cinedigm Entertainment, Oscilloscope Laboratories, Relativity Media, and New Line Cinema.
Before landing at IFC, Sok was a senior publicist for Cinetic Media where she worked with clients like Neon, Amazon, The Orchard, Netflix, as well as IFC Films. In addition, she contributed to theatrical and festival campaigns for films including Sundance standouts The Big Sick, Sorry To Bother You, Patti Cake$, and Oscar Best Picture nominee I, Tonya.
Other previous posts include vice president of publicity for Cohen Media Group and roles at Cinedigm Entertainment, Oscilloscope Laboratories, Relativity Media, and New Line Cinema.
- 4/3/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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