Summit upgrades designation of key intl. distribution and marketing

Summit upgrades designation of key intl. distribution and marketing

MUMBAI: Summit Entertainment has promoted Brad Kembel and Deborah Tellis as executive vice-president and senior vice-president of international distribution, while Jill Jones has been upgraged to the post of senior vice-president of international marketing and publicity.

The three executives have been instrumental in success for the company, where releases like Twilight, RedCliff and P.S. I Love You propelled Summit‘s films to $568m at the international box office in 2008.

Kembel will continue to oversee international distribution of all Summit productions and third party titles in all media, as well as supervising sales administration and distribution finance activities for the company.

Tellis will continue to handle the execution of film and video releases as senior vice-president of international distribution. Her new role will increase her presence within 83 international territories, working closely with local distributors on distribution strategy, dating, and the execution of marketing campaigns.

Jones will continue to supervise the creation of international marketing campaigns and publicity activities as well as overseeing all international markets, festivals and press junkets.

"Brad, Deborah and Jill have made significant contributions to our studio‘s international division and their promotions are well deserved," Summit COO Bob Hayward said.