EXCLUSIVE: Debra Liang has joined New Europe Film Sales as co-head of sales.
Former LevelK executive Liang is responsible for Australia & New Zealand, Canada, UK/Ireland, German speaking Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and inflight.
She joins the New Europe executive team and will identify strategies, evaluate and negotiate deals on titles alongside head of sales, Katarzyna Siniarska, CEO Jan Naszewski and head of festivals and sales executive Natalia Dąbrowska.
Copenhagen-based Liang previously worked at LevelK for eight years, starting as sales manager before becoming head of sales in 2020. She handled titles including Sami Blood, Finnish Oscar submissions Tove and Girl Picture, and Kosovar Oscar entry Hive.
Prior to her sales career Liang worked in production and music supervision in Australia, on films including Sophie Hyde’s 52 Tuesdays and Anthony Maras’ Hotel Mumbai.
New Europe is selling upcoming titles including Jeremiah Zagar’s The Painted Bride with Jeremy Allen White and Goran Stolevski’s True-ish starring Sandra Huller and Colman Domingo; as well Hlynur Palmason’s Cannes Premiere entry The Love That Remains.
“I have been admiring Debra’s work for many years,” said Naszewski. “We’re excited that she will bring her experience, creativity and work ethic to our team. I feel it’s a truly great fit that will be mutually beneficial for New Europe and Debra.”
“Debra combines exceptional people skills with a highly analytical mindset and business-oriented approach - I feel safe knowing that a fair share of my key clients and territories will now be under her supervision.” said Siniarska.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the fantastic team at New Europe Film Sales,” said Liang. “I’ve long admired their auteur-driven vision and their taste for exciting, fresh talent. I’m excited for the opportunity to sell high-quality films and bring them to audiences far and wide-contributing to the collective vision of telling great stories.”
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