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Patrick Hurley Joins Sandbox Films As Distribution Producer; Construction On Company’s New Headquarters Underway

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EXCLUSIVE: Burgeoning documentary production company Sandbox Films has hired Patrick Hurley to fill the newly created position of Distribution Producer, also announcing today that it has launched construction on a new headquarters in New York City.As Distribution Producer, Hurley will take the lead on distribution strategy, developing bespoke plans and campaigns for each production and working closely with release partners worldwide to maximize each film’s impact and audience.

He comes to Sandbox with a decade of experience in connecting documentaries with release partners and audiences, having previously served as Industry Director at Sheffield DocFest and Distribution Manager at Dogwoof.“Patrick uniquely understands the needs of independent filmmakers, as well as the nuances of a changing industry landscape,” said Sandbox’s Head of Production & Development, Jessica Harrop. “As an impact-minded company, we hope our films connect with large audiences to inspire critical thinking and expand minds.

But this can’t happen if nobody sees them. So we are making distribution a part of the conversation from the start — from development through production, and then collaborating with our distribution partners throughout the life of a film’s release.”“The mission and approach at Sandbox Films resonates with me deeply,” added Hurley. “I love how these unique, artist-driven films inspire inquisitiveness and invite audiences everywhere to join in contemplating really big, fascinating questions.

It’s brilliant that the company thinks strategically about distribution and global reach for new productions right from the get-go and I’m thrilled to join the team to lead on this as the slate expands.”At DocFest, Hurley oversaw five editions

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