With Cannes looming on the horizon, Los Angeles–based Concourse Media has hired industry veteran Jack Sheehan as president of worldwide sales.
Sheehan, who most recently served as president of worldwide sales and development at Archstone Entertainment, will spearhead global sales strategy, working closely with founder and CEO Matthew Shreder and the company’s financing partners to launch market-ready projects.
Reporting to Shreder, Sheehan will lead global sales at the upcoming Cannes market on a slate that includes heist thriller The Smack starring Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Marisa Tomei, and Kathy Bates, among others.
At Archstone, Sheehan oversaw sales and acquisitions on titles including recent SXSW premiere Chili Finger starring Bryan Cranston and John Goodman, sci-fi comedy Operation Taco Gary’s starring Simon Rex and Brenda Song, and dark comedy American Dreamer with Peter Dinklage and Shirley MacLaine.
Prior to Archstone, he was VP of sales & acquisitions at Lotus Entertainment, and worked at WME, Universal and Sony. He was also a co-founder at transmedia studio Iconic Arts.
“As Concourse blazes new trails in film financing and sales, I’m thrilled to join Matt and the rest of the team to help expand and accelerate that growth,” Sheehan said. “Never before has there been a stronger hunger for original stories for mass audiences, and Concourse is in pole position to deliver. I thank Scott, Michael, Heather, Alex, and Anne at Archstone for incredible memories on set, at the markets, and in between, and wish them all the best in their next chapter.”
Shreder added, “The independent landscape has changed, and success now depends on a highly strategic and inventive approach to global sales. Jack has a strong instinct for navigating that complexity and unlocking value in a tougher market. He’s a meaningful addition as we continue to build the next phase of the company.”
Concourse targets features in the mid-sized market ranging from $5m to $20m.
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