Most U.K. sales agents sent slimmed-down teams — or none at all — to Cannes this year, but Rocket Science CEO Thorsten Schumacher had no qualms about getting back to business as usual on the Croisette.
Rocket Science has two films in the festival: Sean Penn-directed competition title “Flag Day” and Eva Husson’s “Mothering Sunday,” starring Josh O’Connor and Odessa Young. The sales firm is also shopping one of the buzziest titles at the Pre-Cannes Screenings: Todd Haynes’ “May December.”
“As a business decision, it obviously would have been easier and cheaper to do it on Zoom, but I thought it was [important] for us as a company to project that we’re at the forefront of reopening that door and going back out and supporting the festival,” says Schumacher, a former managing director of HanWay Films. He brought a large team down to Cannes, where the shingle is again...
Rocket Science has two films in the festival: Sean Penn-directed competition title “Flag Day” and Eva Husson’s “Mothering Sunday,” starring Josh O’Connor and Odessa Young. The sales firm is also shopping one of the buzziest titles at the Pre-Cannes Screenings: Todd Haynes’ “May December.”
“As a business decision, it obviously would have been easier and cheaper to do it on Zoom, but I thought it was [important] for us as a company to project that we’re at the forefront of reopening that door and going back out and supporting the festival,” says Schumacher, a former managing director of HanWay Films. He brought a large team down to Cannes, where the shingle is again...
- 7/10/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
The British Film Institute (BFI) has kicked off its U.K. Global Screen Fund with cash awards for Cannes titles “Ali & Ava” and “Mothering Sunday.”
“Mothering Sunday,” directed by Eva Husson from a screenplay by Alice Birch and starring Olivia Colman and Colin Firth, will launch in the festival’s Cannes Premiere section and is represented by Rocket Science, who are awarded £32,930 by the fund.
“Ali & Ava,” written and directed by Clio Barnard and starring Claire Rushbrook and Adeel Akhtar, will premiere in Directors’ Fortnight and is represented by Altitude Film Sales, who are awarded £40,000.
The fund, from the U.K.’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) and administered by the BFI, is worth £7 million. It is designed to support U.K. sales agents to increase their international promotion and sales of U.K. feature film projects and is awarded in the form of non-repayable grants.
“Mothering Sunday,” directed by Eva Husson from a screenplay by Alice Birch and starring Olivia Colman and Colin Firth, will launch in the festival’s Cannes Premiere section and is represented by Rocket Science, who are awarded £32,930 by the fund.
“Ali & Ava,” written and directed by Clio Barnard and starring Claire Rushbrook and Adeel Akhtar, will premiere in Directors’ Fortnight and is represented by Altitude Film Sales, who are awarded £40,000.
The fund, from the U.K.’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) and administered by the BFI, is worth £7 million. It is designed to support U.K. sales agents to increase their international promotion and sales of U.K. feature film projects and is awarded in the form of non-repayable grants.
- 7/1/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jonathan Lynch Staunton confirmed for marketing role.
UK sales outfit Rocket Science has confirmed the appointment of former HanWay executive Jonathan Lynch-Staunton as head of marketing.
Lynch-Staunton has been working with the company in recent months on a freelance contract but his move became full-time and permanent late last month.
Based in the London office, Lynch-Staunton will oversee all marketing efforts for Rocket Science, including coordinating release plans with distributors and preparing launches at key markets and festivals.
Thorsten Schumacher, CEO of Rocket Science commented: “This appointment underpins the steady expansion of Rocket Science as we continue to ensure the business is well-positioned to grow amid the rapidly diversifying international market. Jonathan brings unique strategic insight and invaluable experience to our team and will be integral as we continue to grow our company.”
Prior to Rocket Science Jonathan worked at HanWay Films between 2000-2016, where as director of the marketing and publicity departments he worked on titles...
UK sales outfit Rocket Science has confirmed the appointment of former HanWay executive Jonathan Lynch-Staunton as head of marketing.
Lynch-Staunton has been working with the company in recent months on a freelance contract but his move became full-time and permanent late last month.
Based in the London office, Lynch-Staunton will oversee all marketing efforts for Rocket Science, including coordinating release plans with distributors and preparing launches at key markets and festivals.
Thorsten Schumacher, CEO of Rocket Science commented: “This appointment underpins the steady expansion of Rocket Science as we continue to ensure the business is well-positioned to grow amid the rapidly diversifying international market. Jonathan brings unique strategic insight and invaluable experience to our team and will be integral as we continue to grow our company.”
Prior to Rocket Science Jonathan worked at HanWay Films between 2000-2016, where as director of the marketing and publicity departments he worked on titles...
- 5/20/2017
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
HanWay appoints head of sales and head of distribution and marketing.
Blue chip UK sales outfit HanWay Films has appointed a new head of sales and head of distribution and marketing amid a company shake-up.
In a new role sitting atop of the company’s sales division, former Fortissimo executive Nicole Mackey has been appointed head of sales.
Mackey will oversee the company’s revered theatrical sales business, and will work hand in hand with boutique label HanWay Select.
Anna Chettle has been promoted to senior sales manager.
In a new role, former Warner Bros. UK executive Tom Grievson has been hired as head of distribution and marketing. In the same department, Simone Talfourd has been promoted to senior marketing manager.
Grievson will look to develop HanWay’s brand strategy and explore “‘direct to consumer’ distribution opportunities”.
Mackey previously spent 12 years at Fortissimo Films, prior to which she worked at Capitol, Signpost and Lolafilms...
Blue chip UK sales outfit HanWay Films has appointed a new head of sales and head of distribution and marketing amid a company shake-up.
In a new role sitting atop of the company’s sales division, former Fortissimo executive Nicole Mackey has been appointed head of sales.
Mackey will oversee the company’s revered theatrical sales business, and will work hand in hand with boutique label HanWay Select.
Anna Chettle has been promoted to senior sales manager.
In a new role, former Warner Bros. UK executive Tom Grievson has been hired as head of distribution and marketing. In the same department, Simone Talfourd has been promoted to senior marketing manager.
Grievson will look to develop HanWay’s brand strategy and explore “‘direct to consumer’ distribution opportunities”.
Mackey previously spent 12 years at Fortissimo Films, prior to which she worked at Capitol, Signpost and Lolafilms...
- 12/20/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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