Village Roadshow Entertainment Group Names Tristen Tuckfield EVP, Feature Film

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Village Roadshow Entertainment Group has tapped Tristen Tuckfield as executive vp feature film. Tuckfield will work with fellow executive vp feature film Jillian Apfelbaum to co-run Village Roadshow Pictures across all platforms.

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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterVillage Roadshow Entertainment Group has appointed Tristen Tuckfield as the company’s executive VP of feature film.Tuckfield will work with Jillian Apfelbaum, executive VP of feature film, to co-run Village Roadshow Pictures film content across all platforms.

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