Exclusive: XYZ Films has adopted Pulsar content co-founder Marie Garrett as SVP sales and acquisitions to handle multifaceted sales with a special focus on co-production.
The Paris-based executive reports to XYZ partners Nate Borotin and Alamtertzakhian. Garrett no longer uses Pulsar content. She co-founded with Jills Suza, who has been managing director since 2019.
“We have worked with Marie on successful projects for several years, including Blumhouse’s. Deep Houseand was constantly impressed by her preferences and her relationship with both the buyer and the filmmaker. XYZ Films said:
In her time with Pulsar content, Garrett oversaw the company’s strategic direction and spearheaded the international sales, co-production and financing on the diverse slates of the project.
Highlights include Josephine Japy’s upcoming Cannes special screening selection Wonders Starring Melanie Laurent. Céline Sallette’s Specific Choices for 2024 Niki;I found the fear of the video Deep house Julien Morley and Alexandre Bastilo were sold to Blumhaus and Universal. Elias E. Marhige’s upcoming dog survival drama HowlLeonardo DiCaprio and Jane Goodall serve as executive producers.
Before launching Pulsar content, Garrett played a major role in sales and acquisitions at BAC Film, working on titles such as Paolo Virzi’s 2017 Venice Selection Leisure Seeker With Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland. And with Entertainment One, she contributed to the international development of Tom McCarthy’s 2016 Best Picture Oscar winner Spotlight.
“I’m excited to join the XYZ Films team. He’s been pleased to work with us as a partner for several years,” Garrett said. “I have long admired their entrepreneurship, advanced approach, strong creative taste and incredible agility. I am thrilled to contribute to this next chapter of growth and innovation.”
Wednesday’s news follows the announcement this week that Guy Danella has been hired as president of XYZ films.
Upcoming titles for XYZ Films include the SXSW thriller Hello Road Matthew Rice directed by Babak Anbari and starring Rosamund Pike. trip It is now in post-production along with Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Juliette Lewis and Timothy Olyphant. Netflix action thriller A huge confusion From Gareth Evans starring Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker. Examination Mus Thriller Ritual It will be open to the public this summer with Al Pacino and Dan Stevens. Miley Cyrus’ visual album Something beautiful.
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