Paul Sophocli
Theatrical Sales Manager ,
Lionsgate
I have been Theatrical Sales Manager at Lionsgate UK for over 8 years working on the releases of such varied titles as La La Land, The Hunger Games franchise, Saw franchise, Knives Out, Sicario, John Wick 3/4 and Brooklyn. During this time I have built close relationships with the exhibitors in the UK and Ireland.
I have been working in Film Distribution for over 18 years and my previous roles were at Entertainment One, Paramount and Pathe working on everything from Marvel films to Slumdog Millionaire, Shutter Island to Shrek to 12 Years A Slave to Paranormal Activity to The Queen.
As a huge horror fan I annually attend and take part in Frightfest, the Glasgow Film festival and Sitges international fantastic film festival.