Bob Berney's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

💼 Past Experience

Bob Berney has spent his entire film career in the theatrical distribution and marketing industry. He has worked at film companies such as Picturehouse, Newmark Films, IFC Films, and Newmarket Films. He has also worked at the Sundance Film Festival, where he helped launch Picturehouse. In his recent work, he is currently the CEO at Picturehouse. At Picturehouse, he is responsible for the distribution of films and For Bob, this is his most important role.Picturehouse was founded by Bob Berney in 2012. Bob Berney was the Founder and CEO at Berney Films from 2012 to January 2013. At Berney Films, he was responsible for the re-launching of Picturehouse, acquiring the brand and trademark from Warner Bros. President, Theatrical Distribution at FilmDistrict from June 2010 to February 2012. FilmDistrict was a multi-faceted theatrical distribution and marketing company whose initial releases, INSIDIOUS, SOUL SURFER, DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK and DRIVE grossed over $150 million in domestic theatrical box office. Nicolas Refn won the Best Director prize at Cannes for DRIVE.Bob Berney also worked for IFC Films from March 2000 to May 2002. IFC Films was a theatrical distribution and marketing company that was associated with IFC Productions. IFC Films included Y TU MAMA, TAMBIEN, and MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING.At Newmarket Films from June 2002 to March 2005, Bob Berney was the President. Newmark Films was an independent film company owned by Bob Berney, Will Tyrer, and Chris Ball. Newmark Films included BRIGHT STAR, THE YOUNG VICTORIA, THE RUNAWAYS, and BOONDOCKS SAINTS II.Bob Berney and the New York distribution team was acquired by New Line Cinema and HBO Films and re-named PICTUREHOUSE. At Amazon Studios, Bob Berney joined the company shortly after its launch to head up the theatrical marketing and distribution operation.Picturehouse has won the Academy Awards for Best Director three times (Bob Berney, Nicolas Refn, and Anderson Paak). Their first win came in the category of Best Director for Insidious. They also won Best Director for Pan’s Labyrinth, A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION, LA VIE EN ROSE, and MONGOL, El Cantante and The Orphanage. They also won Best Director for Whale Rider.Bob Berney is a highly experienced film producer. He has produced over 50 films, some of which have won awards. His most recent production is the streaming company Amazon’s latest release, Wonder.

🎓 Education

- Radio, TV, Film, Broadcast Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin from to - Master's in Broadcast Journalism from The Columbia Journalism School from to - Curriculum & Training Specialist, Broadcast Journalism, from The Columbia Journalism School from to - Professional Journalism Training from Samuel Goldwyn Institute.Bob Berney is a radio, television, film and broadcast journalism curriculum & training specialist. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcasting from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master's in Broadcast Journalism from The Columbia Journalism School, and a Professional Journalism Training from Samuel Goldwyn Institute.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Berney Films is currently a Chief Executive Officer at Picturehouse in Greater Los Angeles Area. Started own Bob Berney Films in 2012 with a goal of acquiring, marketing, and direct theatrical distribution of films from the U.S. and around the world. President at Picturehouse from March 2005 to December 2008 (3 years 10 months) in Greater New York City Area. Theatrical Distribution and Marketing company jointly owned by New Line Cinema and HBO Films, Picturehouse acquired finished and financed films including PAN'S LABYRINTH, A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION, LA VIE EN ROSE and MONGOL, EL CANTE and THE ORPHANAGE. Tournament successes include: VIRGINIA RUSH, DARK MATTER, THE FRIGHTENINGTOWN and MOONLIGHT RING. Founder and President at Newmarket Films from June 2002 to March 2005 (2 years 10 months) in Greater New York City Area. Independent Film Distribution Company owned by Berney, Will Tyrer and Chris Ball.Films included THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, MONSTER, WHALE RIDER.Most notable appearances include: (co-writer, editor, coordinator, and frequently Co-Producer) on "The Leftovers", "Boardwalk Empire", "Mad Men", "The Good Place", "The Crown", "The Mindy Project" and "Sirens".Bob Berney's Professional Experience:Bob Berney is currently a Chief Executive Officer at Picturehouse in Greater Los Angeles Area. Founder and CEO at Berney Films from 2012 to January 2013 (1 year) in Greater New York City Area. Berney Films has re-launched Picturehouse, acquiring the brand and trademark from Warner Bros. President, Theatrical Distribution at FilmDistrict from June 2010 to February 2012 (1 year 9 months) in Greater New York City Area. FilmDistrict was a multi-faceted theatrical distribution and marketing company whose initial releases, INSIDIOUS, SOUL SURFER, DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK and DRIVE grossed over $150 million in domestic theatrical box office. Nicolas Refn won the Best Director prize at Cannes for DRIVE. CEO at Apparition from February 2009 to May 2010 (1 year 4 months) in Greater New York City Area. Independent film company owned by Bill Pohlad. Films included BRIGHT STAR, THE YOUNG VICTORIA, THE RUNAWAYS, and BOONDOCKS SAINTS II. Also in production during this time on Terrence Malick's THE TREE OF LIFE. President at Picturehouse from March 2005 to December 2008 (3 years 10 months) in Greater New York City Area. Theatrical Distribution and Marketing company jointly owned by New Line Cinema and HBO Films, Picturehouse acquired finished and financed films including PAN'S LABYRINTH, A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION, LA VIE EN ROSE and MONGOL, EL CANTE and THE ORPHANAGE. SVP at IFC Films from March 2000 to May 2002 (2 years 3 months) in Greater New York City