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EXCLUSIVE: Canadian supplier VVS Films has promoted Claire Peace-McConnell to nan recently created domiciled of Vice President, Theatrical Distribution.
In nan position, she will thief lead nan company’s theatrical distribution strategy crossed sales, PR, and exhibitor marketing. She will proceed to spearhead VVS Films’ Canadian contented acquisitions.
Joining VVS Films successful 2015, she was antecedently caput of nan company’s publicity department. Prior to joining VVS, nan exec held positions astatine Alliance Films and Entertainment One.
VVS Films besides announced nan promotion of Abigail Gregorio to Manager, Publicity and Exhibitor Marketing, for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VVS Films precocious released nan family movie The Magic Faraway Tree successful Australia and New Zealand, pinch nan Canadian merchandise dated for August 21st 2026. It besides released Kristoffer Borgli’s movie The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, successful its afloat footprint of Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The company’s upcoming slate successful nan territories see nan Sundance breakout The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde, starring Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton; By Any Means, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg; and nan action-comedy Runner starring Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson.
“Claire has much than earned this caller role, pinch her unwavering dedication to nan institution and razor-sharp competitory edge,” said guidance successful a associated statement. “Her leadership, manufacture expertise, and emotion for movie make her a earthy summation to nan company’s executive team.”
