VP. Film Acquisitions

With a library of over 4,000 titles, Kino Lorber has been a leader in independent distribution for over 45 years, releasing 35 films per year theatrically and garnering seven Academy AwardÒ nominations in nine years. The Company also brings over 350 titles annually to the home entertainment and educational markets through digital and physical media releases. Kino Lorber handles ancillary media for an expanding family of distributed labels – including Zeitgeist Films, Milestone Films, Cohen Media Group, Menemsha Films and Greenwich Entertainment – and licenses titles digitally to all major TVOD and SVOD platforms. In recent years, Kino Lorber has expanded its own direct digital platforms through the launch of TVOD service Kino Now and the acquisition of MHz Choice and Topic, the two leading North American streaming services featuring international series.

Kino Lorber is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Overview: The Vice President, Acquisitions oversees Kino Lorber’s new film slate acquisitions as well as catalogue films.

This role is responsible for negotiating new film acquisitions and also catalogue film renewals. Internally, the position works closely with the New Release Theatrical team including Marketing, PR and Theatrical distribution. This role will also work closely with Finance to solicit projections from various departments to run an acquisition profile/offer.  Externally, this position will work with sales agents to track film productions and festival premieres and will negotiate to both acquire new films and renew expiring films in our library.  The position will be supported on acquisitions with assistance and oversight by the head of the department. This position will also be expected to attend film festivals and create and manage film festival screening schedules and manage consolidating film screening coverage.  This position will be a central role in the department and will be relied upon to foster a collaborative and collegial team approach with frequent communication via updates and department meetings.

• Negotiate new film acquisitions and the renewals for expiring library titles.
• Track films in production and their first festival premieres.
• Build and maintain relationships with film industry partner/agents.
• Maintain acquisition budgets and payment terms
• Attend film festivals and industry events both domestically and internationally
• Represent Kino Lorber at industry gatherings and establish new contacts.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging opportunities.
• Be a responsible and responsive team player

• BA in Film/Media Studies or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in film acquisition and distribution.
• Proven track record in negotiating and securing film rights.
• Strong team player skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel and Power Point programs
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Deep understanding of the film industry and market trends.

Skills:
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Negotiation and relationship-building.
• Public relations and promotional strategy.
• Team collaboration skills.
• Market analysis and trend identification.

Travel Requirements:
• Domestic and international travel to film festivals and industry events is required.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Generous leave, including parental leave.
• Salary - $120- $150k based on experience. 

This role is based in New York, New York and is hybrid. Currently, that includes two days in the office and three days remote.

KLMG is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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