WarnerMedia has hired Joel Kennedy to the role of Director of Local Film Production and Acquisitions, UK and Ireland. Based in London and starting today, he will report to Neil Marshall, SVP Theatrical Distribution, WarnerMedia UK and Ireland.Kennedy’s role will see him tasked with identifying and acquiring local productions as well as all aspects of the delivery process, including sourcing and script development, contract negotiation, and producer and sales agent liaison.The exec is moving from indie film and TV financier Lorton Entertainment, where he worked on projects including Diego Maradona, Horrible Histories: The Movie, and Bros: When The Screaming Stops.“Joel has a track record of identifying, developing, and delivering
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