Annapurna Names Valparaiso Pictures’ Adam Paulsen as Head of Film, Hires Two Others

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Two days before the start of the much delayed, and anticipated, Cannes Film Festival, the town awoke to a rainy, muggy Sunday with little action on the ground. And while the skies cleared later in the day, it remained difficult to discern the festival vibe. Apart from at the Palais proper, there’s no sign of the promotions we’re used to seeing here. That goes for posters adorning hotels or piers for any film, regardless of provenance.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTransgender drama “Midnight Swan” was named as the best film on Saturday at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy. The Golden Mulberry prize was awarded by an audience poll after the film’s online screening.The film, directed by Uchida Eiji, is the story of an adolescent girl who moves in with her transgender aunt.

Annapurna acquired out of the festival this year for $2 million and will be released in partnership with MGM’s Orion Pictures. Parker also spent three years at CAA in the motion picture talent and non-fiction departments.

EXCLUSIVE:  Annapurna has hired Valparaiso Pictures’ Adam Paulsen as EVP, Head of Film and Jack Parker as Creative Executive, reporting to CCO Sue Naegle and COO Chris Corabi.

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