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Jeff Sackman is an Executive Producer/Producer credited for 122 films and is the co-founder of Quiver Distribution with partner Berry Meyerowitz and currently serves as Chairman of Hollywood Suite[1]. Sackman founded and served as President and CEO of ThinkFilm and served as the first president of Lionsgate Films.[2][3] He is best known for American Psycho, The Grand Seduction, and Academy Award® nominated Murderball.[4][5][6]

Education and career

Sackman completed his Bachelor of Commerce at McGill University and his MBA from Syracuse University in the early 1980’s.

Sackman was Executive Vice President of distribution company Cinepix Film Properties.[2] In 1998, Cinepix Film Properties merged with distribution firm Lion’s Gate Films. With Jeff Sackman as President, Lion’s Gate Films moved into the United States, and revenues grew from $6M to $125M.[2] After leaving Lions Gate Films, Sackman founded US independent studio ThinkFilm in September 2001 to provide support for the independent film industry, serving as both President and CEO. In a Globe and Mail interview, Jeff Sackman spoke about a lack of independent film support, saying “We intend to remedy that situation,“ and explained that ThinkFilm would concentrate on distribution opportunities, including direct-to-video, television and executive producing.[7][8] ThinkFIlm became known for award-winning films like “Born into Brothels” and “Half Nelson,” with a library of 235 critically acclaimed films in its tenure.[9][8] After ThinkFilm's Sale in 2006, Sackman subsequently ran Tajj Media Services for a decade, focusing on consulting, producing, and executive producing in the television and film industry.[10][11]

In 2011, Sackman co-founded of Toronto-based company, Hollywood Suite.[12] In 2019, Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz launched Quiver Distribution with plans to acquire, market and exploit films across all platforms in the U.S. and Canada.[13][14]

Awards and Nominations

" The Accountant of Auschwitz." Winner of four Canadian Screen Awards at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards in 2020. Best History Documentary Program or Series, Best Editorial Research, Best Visual Research, and Best Music in a Non-Fiction Program or Series.[15][16]

Mentions

“Sackman has acquired a library of about 200 titles, including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; You Can Count on Me; Pollock and The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys.” -The Globe and Mail.[17]

"Berry Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman launch Quiver Distribution"[18]

"Berry Meyerowitz & Jeff Sackman Launch Film Indie Quiver Distribution"[13]

"Lions Gate's Sackman stages a comeback"[19]

"Jeff Sackman, Executive Producer of 'American Psycho', talks about offering Leo Dicaprio $21M for a role."[20]

"Why ‘Dead for a Dollar’ Producer Quiver Distribution Shifted Its Business Model"[21]

Cinepix Film Properties buys out Famous Payers' 49% stake.[22]

References

  1. ^ ""TV executive Jay Switzer came from a media family."". The Globe and Mail. February 1, 2018 [February 1, 2018]. Retrieved December 27, 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b c Miller, Winter (2008-04-16). "Jeff Sackman leaves ThinkFilm". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  3. ^ "Team – Quiver Distribution". Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  4. ^ "Jeff Sackman". BondIt LLC. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  5. ^ "Jeff Sackman | Producer, Production Manager, Executive". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  6. ^ "Jeff Sackman". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  7. ^ "Lions Gate's Sackman stages a comeback". The Globe and Mail. 2001-08-17. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  8. ^ a b "Entertainment One acquires Canadian assets of THINKFilm". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  9. ^ "The Children of ThinkFilm". The New York Times. 2014-01-05. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  10. ^ "The Children of ThinkFilm". The New York Times. 2014-01-05. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  11. ^ Williams, Trey (2019-05-14). "Quiver Distribution to Launch With New Thrillers From John Travolta and Nicolas Cage". TheWrap. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  12. ^ Kelly, Brendan (2011-08-24). "Canadian broadcaster to launch 4 hi-def movie channels". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  13. ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (2019-05-14). "Berry Meyerowitz & Jeff Sackman Launch Film Indie Quiver Distribution". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  14. ^ Lyons, Suzanne (2012), "Distribution Alternatives and Film Exposure", Indie Film Producing, Elsevier, pp. 184–210, retrieved 2023-12-27
  15. ^ "Canadian Screen Awards 2020: Non-Fiction Winners Revealed | ETCanada.com". web.archive.org. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  16. ^ "Canadian Screen Awards Docs Winners 2020". CBC.ca. May 27, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Robert Lantos returning to film sector". The Globe and Mail. 2003-01-17. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  18. ^ "Jeff Sackman", You’re Not Dead Until You’re Forgotten, McGill-Queen's University Press, pp. 198–202, 2014-08-01, ISBN 978-0-7735-9608-5, retrieved 2023-12-27
  19. ^ "Lions Gate's Sackman stages a comeback". The Globe and Mail. 2001-08-17. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  20. ^ Jeff Sackman, Executive Producer of ‘American Psycho’, talks about offering Leo Dicaprio $21M for a role‼️🎬 Link to full Buffalo 8 + BondIt podcast here:... | By FilmUp | Facebook, retrieved 2023-12-27
  21. ^ Lang, Brent (2022-05-22). "Why 'Dead for a Dollar' Producer Quiver Distribution Shifted Its Business Model". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  22. ^ Cuthbert, Pamela (1994-08-29). "C/FP buy". Playbackonline.ca. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
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