EXCLUSIVE: Ex-UIP, Shine, HBO exec already brought Paul Walker project to K5.

Erica Motley has been appointed head of acquisitions at growing K5 International.

She has already brought in Vehicle 19, starring Paul Walker.

Motley had been a consultant at Terbish Partners in New York City, and previously worked as an international acquisition consultant for Icon International.

She also previously worked at HBO, United International Pictures and Shine Entertainment.

Motley said: “I’m looking forward to working with the team at K5 to acquire smart, genre films with international directors as well as working with equity funds and co-production partners to package projects.”

K5’s Oliver Simon added: “Erica is a fantastic professional, superbly well-connected and has already shown that she will be a vital component in K5’s growth with the acquisition of our hot property Vehicle 19. Her first Cannes with us will no doubt be a busy one!”