Charlie Kemball
Head of Packaging & Acquisitions at Head Gear Films- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Inside Pictures Alumni
Inside PicturesJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Head Gear Films
-
United Kingdom
-
Entertainment Providers
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Head of Packaging & Acquisitions
-
Apr 2022 - Present
⊙ Packaging feature and tv projects at early stages, which include attaching key cast, sourcing 3rd party equity investment, securing pre-sale distribution deals and attaching international sales agents. ⊙ Identifying later stage feature and tv projects that are closer to production, in order to provide access to Head Gear's debt financing facility. ⊙ Spearheading a newly established distribution joint venture, with the aim of packaging and releasing commerical leaning features in… Show more ⊙ Packaging feature and tv projects at early stages, which include attaching key cast, sourcing 3rd party equity investment, securing pre-sale distribution deals and attaching international sales agents. ⊙ Identifying later stage feature and tv projects that are closer to production, in order to provide access to Head Gear's debt financing facility. ⊙ Spearheading a newly established distribution joint venture, with the aim of packaging and releasing commerical leaning features in key territories. ⊙ Building and maintaining close relationships with blue chip producers, agencies, and funding bodies within the UK, Europe and US. ⊙ Keeping abreast of both UK and global market trends in the film and tv industries. Show less ⊙ Packaging feature and tv projects at early stages, which include attaching key cast, sourcing 3rd party equity investment, securing pre-sale distribution deals and attaching international sales agents. ⊙ Identifying later stage feature and tv projects that are closer to production, in order to provide access to Head Gear's debt financing facility. ⊙ Spearheading a newly established distribution joint venture, with the aim of packaging and releasing commerical leaning features in… Show more ⊙ Packaging feature and tv projects at early stages, which include attaching key cast, sourcing 3rd party equity investment, securing pre-sale distribution deals and attaching international sales agents. ⊙ Identifying later stage feature and tv projects that are closer to production, in order to provide access to Head Gear's debt financing facility. ⊙ Spearheading a newly established distribution joint venture, with the aim of packaging and releasing commerical leaning features in key territories. ⊙ Building and maintaining close relationships with blue chip producers, agencies, and funding bodies within the UK, Europe and US. ⊙ Keeping abreast of both UK and global market trends in the film and tv industries. Show less
-
-
-
Piece Of Magic Entertainment (POM)
-
Netherlands
-
Entertainment Providers
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Head of Acquisitions & Business Development
-
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Highlights - THE LOST LEONARDO, JANE BY CHARLOTTE, MY REMBRANDT ⊙ Aquired global theatrical rights of high-end features. Responsible for expanding the company’s network of rightsholders three-fold, covering producers, studios, streamers and sales agents. ⊙ Identified and secured new business development opportunities. In the first 6 months, established a multi-territory partnership deal with a major US based studio. ⊙ Explored new commercial models to manage risk whilst… Show more Highlights - THE LOST LEONARDO, JANE BY CHARLOTTE, MY REMBRANDT ⊙ Aquired global theatrical rights of high-end features. Responsible for expanding the company’s network of rightsholders three-fold, covering producers, studios, streamers and sales agents. ⊙ Identified and secured new business development opportunities. In the first 6 months, established a multi-territory partnership deal with a major US based studio. ⊙ Explored new commercial models to manage risk whilst improving competitiveness in acquiring new titles in the international marketplace. ⊙ Handled negotiations with rightsholders and drafted complex distribution agreements to secure favourable distribution deals. Show less Highlights - THE LOST LEONARDO, JANE BY CHARLOTTE, MY REMBRANDT ⊙ Aquired global theatrical rights of high-end features. Responsible for expanding the company’s network of rightsholders three-fold, covering producers, studios, streamers and sales agents. ⊙ Identified and secured new business development opportunities. In the first 6 months, established a multi-territory partnership deal with a major US based studio. ⊙ Explored new commercial models to manage risk whilst… Show more Highlights - THE LOST LEONARDO, JANE BY CHARLOTTE, MY REMBRANDT ⊙ Aquired global theatrical rights of high-end features. Responsible for expanding the company’s network of rightsholders three-fold, covering producers, studios, streamers and sales agents. ⊙ Identified and secured new business development opportunities. In the first 6 months, established a multi-territory partnership deal with a major US based studio. ⊙ Explored new commercial models to manage risk whilst improving competitiveness in acquiring new titles in the international marketplace. ⊙ Handled negotiations with rightsholders and drafted complex distribution agreements to secure favourable distribution deals. Show less
-
-
-
Altitude Media Group
-
United Kingdom
-
Movies, Videos, and Sound
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Director of International Sales
-
Jan 2014 - Dec 2020
Highlights - GOLD, DIEGO MARADONA, 47 METERS DOWN, ROCKS, ALI & AVA, CALM WITH HORSES, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, WHITNEY ⊙ Directed international sales across all rights for large and mid-scale territories on a wide portfolio of high-end features, enabling producers to complete financing. ⊙ Successfully closed deals for 60 + titles across my tenure and amassing upwards of $3m in sales revenue in 2020 alone, leading to the most profitable financial year in the company’s… Show more Highlights - GOLD, DIEGO MARADONA, 47 METERS DOWN, ROCKS, ALI & AVA, CALM WITH HORSES, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, WHITNEY ⊙ Directed international sales across all rights for large and mid-scale territories on a wide portfolio of high-end features, enabling producers to complete financing. ⊙ Successfully closed deals for 60 + titles across my tenure and amassing upwards of $3m in sales revenue in 2020 alone, leading to the most profitable financial year in the company’s history. ⊙ Carried out extensive script reading, with strong experience in providing concise script notes, making informed casting recommendations and providing notes on edits to ensure the commercial viability for each title. ⊙ Acquired titles at development stage from European based producers for international sales and UK distribution, carving out a niche in commercially driven titles. ⊙ Supported the producers in the end-to-end production process and supervised junior sales team members in aspects of international sales, acquisitions and marketing. Show less Highlights - GOLD, DIEGO MARADONA, 47 METERS DOWN, ROCKS, ALI & AVA, CALM WITH HORSES, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, WHITNEY ⊙ Directed international sales across all rights for large and mid-scale territories on a wide portfolio of high-end features, enabling producers to complete financing. ⊙ Successfully closed deals for 60 + titles across my tenure and amassing upwards of $3m in sales revenue in 2020 alone, leading to the most profitable financial year in the company’s… Show more Highlights - GOLD, DIEGO MARADONA, 47 METERS DOWN, ROCKS, ALI & AVA, CALM WITH HORSES, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, WHITNEY ⊙ Directed international sales across all rights for large and mid-scale territories on a wide portfolio of high-end features, enabling producers to complete financing. ⊙ Successfully closed deals for 60 + titles across my tenure and amassing upwards of $3m in sales revenue in 2020 alone, leading to the most profitable financial year in the company’s history. ⊙ Carried out extensive script reading, with strong experience in providing concise script notes, making informed casting recommendations and providing notes on edits to ensure the commercial viability for each title. ⊙ Acquired titles at development stage from European based producers for international sales and UK distribution, carving out a niche in commercially driven titles. ⊙ Supported the producers in the end-to-end production process and supervised junior sales team members in aspects of international sales, acquisitions and marketing. Show less
-
-
-
Focus Features
-
Musicians
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
Sales & Distribution Assistant
-
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Highlights - BLUE JASMINE, AMY, MR. TURNER, SUFFRAGETTE ⊙ Supported the international sales and distribution teams on the day to day management of a wide slate of titles. After 9 months, promoted to working directly with the President of International Sales to set-up a new international sales venture. Highlights - BLUE JASMINE, AMY, MR. TURNER, SUFFRAGETTE ⊙ Supported the international sales and distribution teams on the day to day management of a wide slate of titles. After 9 months, promoted to working directly with the President of International Sales to set-up a new international sales venture.
-
-
-
Stink Films
-
United Kingdom
-
Advertising Services
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
Producer (Freelance)
-
Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
⊙ Produced two short films for director Jonathan Entwistle (upcoming eOne’s 'Power Rangers' franchise, Netflix’s 'The End of the F***ing World'). ⊙ Produced two short films for director Jonathan Entwistle (upcoming eOne’s 'Power Rangers' franchise, Netflix’s 'The End of the F***ing World').
-
-
-
FIESTA PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
-
United Kingdom
-
Movies, Videos, and Sound
-
Producers' Assistant
-
Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
⊙ Assisted producers on the end-to-end production two feature films, 'Ashes' and 'Spike Island', by director Mat Whitecross ('Supersonic', 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll'). ⊙ Assisted producers on the end-to-end production two feature films, 'Ashes' and 'Spike Island', by director Mat Whitecross ('Supersonic', 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll').
-
-
-
Isobar
-
United Kingdom
-
Advertising Services
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Campaigns Manager
-
Jul 2006 - Dec 2010
⊙ Managing global marketing campaigns for Sony’s VOD platform, winning multiple awards including Gold Cannes Lions. ⊙ Managing global marketing campaigns for Sony’s VOD platform, winning multiple awards including Gold Cannes Lions.
-
-
Education
-
2016 - 2017
Inside Pictures
Film & TV Executive Training -
2012 - 2012
The Script Factory
Script Reading Workshop -
2010 - 2010
Templar
Executive Presentation Coaching -
2002 - 2006
The University of Edinburgh
MA Philosophy & Psychology, 2:1
Community
