Jonathon Aubry has been promoted to vice president, theatrical marketing, at Regent Releasing, the US independent distributor which is owned by Paul Colichman and Stephen P Jarchow's Regent Entertainment.

Aubry, who was formerly director, marketing and corporate communications, at Regent Entertainment, will report to Mark Reinhart, general manager, west coast operations and executive vice president, distribution and acquisitions, for Regent Releasing.

In his new position, Aubry will oversee all theatrical and DVD marketing and publicity for both the gay and lesbian titles distributed by here! Films and general independent and specialized titles from Regent Releasing.

Prior to joining here! Networks/Regent in 2005, Aubry was director of development at Outfest

Among Regent's recent releases were The Hottie And The Nottie with Paris Hilton, Stephanie Daley with Amber Tamblyn and Tilda Swinton and Aurora Borealis starring Joshua Jackson and Donald Sutherland.

here! Films' credits include Shelter, Beautiful Boxer and Nina's Heavenly Delights.