Anthony Buckner promoted to Head of Sales at Icon

Anthony Buckner has been promoted to Head of Sales at Icon Entertainment International (IEI) with immediate effect.

He will report to Icon UK Group CEO Stewart Till.

“This promotion absolutely reflects Anthony’s role here at Icon and acknowledges the work he has been doing for some time. He has fantastic relations with the international film buying community and I am delighted to have him representing the growing Icon slate,” said Till in a statement.

Buckner previously held the position of senior sales manager. Icon’s last head of sales was Peter Naish, who departed the company several years ago.

Going into Cannes, IEI is representing new titles including How I Spent My Summer Vacation starring Mel Gibson; Noel Clarke’s 4.3.2.1; Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut Coriolanus; Jim Loach’s Oranges and Sunshine; and Julie Taymor’s The Tempest starring Helen Mirren.