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International Disruptors: Vendôme Chief Philippe Rousselet On ‘CODA’, Its Record-Breaking Sundance Deal & Company’s Transatlantic Content Ambitions
The independent film model, a business that relies on box office revenues, international presales and television licensing, has arguably never been more challenged. French producer Philippe Rousselet is one exec who has been at the sharp end of this change, as his heart-warming, coming-of-age drama CODA kicked off the year with a bidding battle at the virtual Sundance Film Festival, resulting in Apple’s record-breaking $25M worldwide acquisition of the title.