Steve Bunnell

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President @ Vertical
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
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About Steve Bunnell

Steve is one of the most respected studio executives in the industry and has strong relationships with both exhibition and distribution. His extensive knowledge of the theatrical landscape in the U.S. as well as Latin America has given him a unique perspective in providing a global overview.Steve launched Steve Bunnell Entertainment 4 years ago, which focuses on film programming, global distribution and marketing. Currently, he is working closely with Briarcliff Entertainment, as Head of Distribution where he determines the theatrical release dates, creates distribution plans and set the sales policies for all wide releases and their affiliate partnerships.Most recently, Steve was the CEO of Iconic Events Releasing and oversaw content distribution into theatres across the country from numerous agencies and Studios. Prior to Iconic, Steve was Vice President of Film Content Buying Licensing at the Alamo Drafthouse and was responsible for all booking decisions. Steve’s prior exhibition and distribution experience includes Regal Entertainment Group (SVP/Chief Content Officer), Universal Pictures (EVP/General Sales Manager), Cinemark (EVP Global Content Programming), and Loews Cineplex (SVP Film). Steve is currently President, Variety Children’s Charity of Southern California.

Steve Bunnell's Current Company Details
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Los Angeles, CA, US
Steve Bunnell Work Experience Details
  • Vertical
    President
    Vertical
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Steve Bunnell Entertainment
    President
    Steve Bunnell Entertainment Jun 2024 - Present
    • Consult on distribution and marketing strategies for films, concerts, live entertainment, sports and other types of content• Advise on Premium Large Format distribution strategies• Provide industry relations advice, best ways to communicate and reach the right people using personal database of key Agency, Streamer and Studio contacts
  • Marcus Theatres
    Executive Vice President, Content Strategy
    Marcus Theatres Mar 2023 - Jun 2024
    Milwaukee, Wi, Us
    • Elevated relationships with all the major studios • Attained more prominent marketing from the studios which solidified Marcus’ Premium Large Format footprint• Committed the Premium Large Format screens to Warner Bros. way in advance of BARBIE’s launch which resulted in Marcus having the highest amount of Barbie Blowout Advance Screenings • Instilled a long-term booking strategy which allowed Marcus to significantly improve their social media presence• Worked with distributors, press and suppliers to view Marcus more as a national circuit rather than a local theatre chain
  • Briarcliff Entertainment/Open Road
    Head Of Distribution
    Briarcliff Entertainment/Open Road May 2018 - Mar 2023
    • Determine the theatrical release dates, create distribution plans and set the sales policies for all wide releases and their affiliate partnerships• Maintain close interaction with the Acquisitions group to determine the movies to be released either through producing scripts or acquiring completed projects• Work closely with the Marketing and Publicity departments to formulate the release strategy • Titles included: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, Honest Thief, Copshop, Memory, The Dissident, Emperor, El Chicano and The Foo Fighters’ Studio 666
  • Iconic Events
    Chief Executive Officer
    Iconic Events May 2021 - May 2022
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    • Rebranded the Company and established relationships with every exhibitor chain in the U.S. as well as many of the major exhibitors around the world• Oversaw content distribution into theatres across the country from numerous agencies and Studios including: UFC/Endeavor, CAA, Netflix, Time Warner, Warner Bros., and Universal Studios • Established a flow of highly marketable content for artists using their social media followings to directly reach their audience • Artists included: Bo Burnham, Kanye West, Darren Aronofsky, David Byrne, Channing Tatum, UFC Fighters, Lindsey Stirling and the 25th Anniversary of Selena
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
    Senior Vice President, Head Film Buyer
    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Oct 2018 - Apr 2021
    Austin, Texas, Us
    • Transitioned the Circuit from using an outside buying service to staffing a fully operational internal Programming and Booking Department • Oversaw all programming decisions--matching films to the appropriate audiences across the country• Integrated the programming strategies for the Alamo corporate locations with the Alamo franchise operators• Worked closely with various departments during an extensive expansion period including the first location in Downtown Los Angeles• Significantly increased grosses while lowering costs which resulted in increased profits, revenue and market share
  • Regal Entertainment Group
    Senior Vice President/Chief Content Officer
    Regal Entertainment Group Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
    Knoxville, Tennessee, Us
    • Led all programming decisions for the entire Circuit in 560 locations nationwide• Increased revenue and market share while lowering film rental costs• Integrated the Knoxville and Los Angeles offices within the Booking Department• Worked closely with Marketing and Operations to collaborate on new initiatives• Was integral to the development of the Best Picture Film Festival (showcasing all the Oscar nominated films)
  • Universal Pictures
    Executive Vice President - General Sales Manager
    Universal Pictures Mar 2015 - May 2016
    Universal City, Ca, Us
    • Determined release dates, created distribution plans and set the sales policy for all Universal films • Was responsible for budgets and revenue collections• Interacted with other departments (Marketing, Publicity and Acquisitions) in reviewing scripts and determining release strategy• Worked closely with the Publicity team on Awards strategy for films including Straight Outta Compton Steve Jobs, Trainwreck and Legend
  • Cinemark
    Evp Global Content Programming/Svp Domestic Programming
    Cinemark May 2009 - Feb 2015
    Plano, Tx, Us
    • Managed and implemented the programming strategies for the Circuit in both the U.S. and in 14 Latin American countries• Responsible for significantly reducing film rental • Traveled extensively throughout Latin America to develop relationships with the local Cinemark offices as well as numerous film distributors• Worked closely with Marketing and Operations to improve revenue and market share
  • The Weinstein Company
    Head Of Distribution
    The Weinstein Company 2006 - 2009
    • Responsible for selling Company’s slate of films into the domestic marketplace• Interacted directly with exhibitors, producers, sales agents and talent• Worked closely with various departments including Production, Acquisitions, International, Marketing, Home Video and Television
  • Loews Cineplex Entertainment
    Senior Vice President
    Loews Cineplex Entertainment 1993 - 2006
    • Oversaw booking the Circuit throughout the U.S.• Was responsible for all film rental (2nd lowest in the industry)• Worked directly with Advertising and Operations on all Loews programs
  • Samuel Goldwyn Co.
    General Sales Manager
    Samuel Goldwyn Co. 1992 - 1993
    • Released wide and specialized titles on a nationwide basis• Overhauled settlement and collection division which resulted in significantly increasing revenue
  • Mann Theatres
    General Manager
    Mann Theatres 1985 - 1992
    Us
    • Film buyer for key territories including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Texas

Steve Bunnell Skills

Entertainment Strategy And Analysis Film Marketing Strategy

Steve Bunnell Education Details

  • University Of Illinois
    University Of Illinois

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