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Exclusive: AWA Studios, the three-year-old film and television arm of artists, writers and artisans, strengthens its entry into the world of film financing with the appointment of industry veteran Victoria Rossellini as senior strategic advisor. There is.
Rossellini brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the studio, which specializes in adapting graphic novels to film. She has worked with filmmakers, studios, and financiers to build the business end of blockbusters like those directed by James Cameron. Avatar franchise and titanic like ang lee life of pi. During his nearly 30 years at 20th Century Fox, Rossellini was promoted to president of his business & legal and strategic finance divisions worldwide and worked on numerous titles for his main studio, as well as Fox 2000 and Fox Searchlight. . She also helped create business and financial arrangements with Dune Entertainment, Lightstorm, and TSG Entertainment.
In his new role, Mr. Rossellini joins AWA's senior leadership team, including Co-Chairman John Miller, Co-Chairman and President Matthew Anderson, Studio Head Zach Studin, and General Counsel Bob Cohen. will work closely with. Their main priorities are securing strategic financing and partnerships for the production and distribution of feature films, as well as maximizing other parts of the film lifecycle.
Although the advisory nature of the position will allow Rossellini to work on projects outside of AWA Studios, both parties believe the arrangement is mutually beneficial given the expected flow of those opportunities. Regarded as such.
“Vicki’s entertainment business expertise, network of collaborators, and skills in building strategic partnerships are unparalleled within the industry, and she is instrumental in accelerating feature film plans and evaluating multi-film partnerships. , we know she will be a great addition to our team in the coming months,” Miller said.
The first wave of projects Rossellini will focus on will include feature film adaptations of his graphic fiction series. Hotel, Marjorie Finnegan, temporary detective and old ghost.
“As we learn more about AWA's mission to bring the visions of graphic novel creators to life in film and television, we hope this will build truly strategic industry relationships and drive custom business and financial structures,” said Rossellini. I realized how closely it aligned with my passion.” Unleash the full potential of your film project. We are extremely impressed with the scope, quality and number of projects in development at AWA Studios and are excited to help bring these unique films to audiences around the world. ”
Hotel The film will be adapted and directed by up-and-coming genre filmmaker Elle Callahan (Number of animals). The original comic series was written by John Leeds and illustrated by artist Dalibor Tarazic.
Ruben Fleischer (uncharted, venom) I will be the director of the event video. Marjorie Finnegan, time criminal Based on the graphic novel by iconic creator Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher), AWA Studios is responsible for LuckyChap Entertainment (barbie) adapted by Catya McMullin.
old ghost Aaron Rabin (secret invasion) Directed by renowned Maori film director James Ashcroft (go home in the dark). The original comic series was created by Ollie Masters (kitchen, snow blind) and Rob Williams (outside, low lifespan, ghost rider) Painted by artist Lawrence Campbell (breathing space, punisher, BPRD).
Since leaving Fox in 2020, Rossellini has continued to work with and advise investors, filmmakers and production companies. Prior to joining Fox, Rossellini worked at Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures, as well as in private practice, including early stints at Rosenfeld, Meyer and Sussman.
AWA established AWA Studio in 2021.
