The Montreal-based distributor is entering the market with TIFF breakout title Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage.
Bechberger’s remit includes developing a sales strategy for all theatrical releases at the distributor.
Industry experts discussed ways to market feature-length and short films to generate buzz and leverage sales in the era of streaming and VOD platforms.
The promotions are part of the Montreal-based distributor’s plans to “become a home for top Canadian talent.”
The Space Between Us, starring Gary Oldman (pictured), is on the first slate of films to be released by VVS Films via the deal.
VVS Films has picked up the Canadian rights, Fox Searchlight has the U.S. and other international territory rights after dealmaking by CAA and Sierra/Affinity.
The output deal with Luc Besson’s mini-studio was unveiled at AFM.
The Oscar-winning star (pictured) will take the lead in Allan Ungar’s Gridlocked, to shoot in Toronto and London, ON.
The domestic deal follows Grindstone Entertainment snapping up the U.S. rights to Allan Ungar’s mixed martial arts thriller.
The Canadian distributor emerges from TIFF with the Harmony Korine indie (pictured) and two more titles, Alexandre Aja’s Horns and David Grovic’s Motel, on its domestic release slate.
The deal for the David Ayer cop thriller is the latest as the Canadians start deal-making at the Cannes Film Festival.
The distributor acquires the Richard Gere starrer following its buzzed-about premiere at Sundance.