Exclusive: STX’s former President of International John Friedberg is joining Teddy Schwarzman’s Black Bear to spearhead the company’s international sales and distribution business, we can reveal.
Friedberg, who we revealed yesterday is leaving STX after a seven year stint, will be President of Black Bear International, which we’re told has had substantial backing from Schwarzman.
Friedberg will spearhead the slate, looking to secure international and territorial-specific rights to critical and commercially driven content, also look to produce and package projects to bolster the lineup.
He joins The Imitation Game and I Care A Lot outfit Black Bear as a partner, alongside Schwarzman, Michael Heimler and Keith Redmon.
“John Friedberg is one of the best international sales and distribution executives in the business,” said Schwarzman. “At a time of rapid change, John has been incredibly effective at sourcing and packaging exceptional content and ensuring his strong network...
Friedberg, who we revealed yesterday is leaving STX after a seven year stint, will be President of Black Bear International, which we’re told has had substantial backing from Schwarzman.
Friedberg will spearhead the slate, looking to secure international and territorial-specific rights to critical and commercially driven content, also look to produce and package projects to bolster the lineup.
He joins The Imitation Game and I Care A Lot outfit Black Bear as a partner, alongside Schwarzman, Michael Heimler and Keith Redmon.
“John Friedberg is one of the best international sales and distribution executives in the business,” said Schwarzman. “At a time of rapid change, John has been incredibly effective at sourcing and packaging exceptional content and ensuring his strong network...
- 5/19/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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