Jon Beal Email & Phone Number

Hollywood, Ca

I am currently responsible for the Florida and Puerto Rico territories.

Hollywood, Ca

Responsible for the New York and Puerto Rico territories.

Responsible for booking films and securing theatres in the Western Region including: San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Des Moines and Omaha.Films include:THE KINGS SPEECH (starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush)BLUE VALENTINE (starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams)

• Responsible for sales and leasing of special 35mm 3D lens to independent theatre owners

Work with various companies to sell and market their services to key players in the entertainment industry

• Handled all theatrical bookings and secured theatres for the Southeast US, including Dallas and Atlanta, for Overture’s theatrical release of The Crazies (directed by Breck Eisner) and Brooklyn’s Finest (directed by Antoine Fuqua)

• Oversaw all theatrical distribution of Capitol’s releases including Phoebe in Wonderland (starring Elle Fanning) and Edge of Love (starring Keira Knightly)• Established release patterns, sales strategy, established terms and oversaw collections• Worked closely with marketing and publicity to ensure seamless coordination of all phases of the theatrical release

• Handled all theatrical bookings and secured theatres for the Eastern US for wide release of An American Carol (directed by David Zucker)

• Supervised ten branches including: Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, New Haven, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington DC• Responsible for all film sales and allocations, including Manhattan, for some of the most successful films in history including: Lord of the Rings, Austin Powers, Rush Hour, Wedding Crashers, About Schmidt and many more• Hired, trained and managed nine division personnel • Developed and implemented release plans for wide releases and limited art films• Negotiated film settlements, firm term deals and collected film rental• Traveled extensively throughout the territory to stay current on market conditions and maintain excellent working relationships with film exhibitors• Performed market analysis to project film grosses• Mentored sales team to help achieve outstanding results• Delivered 23%-25% of the National Gross for all New Line releases. The Eastern Division grossed $137.0 million in 2007 (33.5% of National Gross)

• Managed Eastern Division and all theatrical sales activity east of the Mississippi for Vestron’s films including their first national release of the hugely successful Dirty Dancing (starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey)• Supervised sixteen division personnel• Developed and implemented release plans and sold motion pictures to exhibitors• Negotiated settlements and collected film rental• Advised on media budgets, including television, radio and newspaper advertising, as well as publicity and promotional strategies• Provided projections and analysis for film acquisitions and distribution• Cultivated relationships with exhibitors

M.S, Broadcasting

B.A, Government + Geography