A qualified film distribution and marketing specialist with over 10 years of experience.
Currently Trade Marketing Manager EMEA at 20th Century Fox International. Prior to that, managed sales functions at 20th Century Fox Intl. (EMEA Theatrical) and 20th Century Fox Intl. Television Distribution and was heading Theatrical marketing and sales division for the leading Independent film distributor in the Baltic states and was responsible for Warner Bros. Pictures releases.
Graduated Media Business School (Film Marketing and Distribution in Malaga, Spain), University of Latvia (B.A. degree in Political science and Masters degree in European studies), completed professional work placement at Paramount Pictures UK.
Specialties: film distribution and marketing
Trade Marketing Manager EMEA @ From August 2015 to Present (3 months) London, United KingdomSales Manager @ From June 2013 to July 2015 (2 years 2 months) London, United KingdomMarketing and Distribution Consultant @ From January 2013 to June 2013 (6 months) London, United KingdomHead of Marketing and Distribution @ Planned distribution strategies, implemented marketing, promotions, publicity campaigns for Warner Bros. Pictures Intl., Lionsgate/Summit, Focus Features, EEAP, Studiocanal, TWC, Exclusive, Pathe and other partners. Released hundreds of independent titles, responsible for high-profile releases including The Twilight franchise, Harry Potter 7.2, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: AUJ.
By managing EACEA MEDIA projects, reduced financial risks of releasing European films in the territory (over 50 titles). Surpassed targets by doubling revenue for Studio and Indie titles including Slumdog Millionaire, Crazy Stupid Love, The Iron Lady, Project X, The Dark Shadows, To Rome With Love, Cloud Atlas and many more.
Web: http://www.acmefilm.com/ From September 2004 to December 2012 (8 years 4 months) Marketing manager @ From March 2003 to September 2004 (1 year 7 months) Advertising sales manager @ From November 2002 to April 2003 (6 months) Consultant, Exams @ From 2002 to 2003 (1 year)
Film Distribution and Marketing @ Media Business School, Spain From 2007 to 2007 MASTERS, European Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management @ University of Latvia From 2004 to 2006 International cultural relations (UK-Latvia) @ Latvian Academy of Culture From 2003 to 2004 BA, Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences @ University of Latvia From 1999 to 2004 Oskars Killo is skilled in: Film, Marketing Communications, Film Distribution, Public Relations, Film Marketing, New Business Development, Sponsorship, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Feature Films, Online Marketing, New Media, Advertising Sales, Publicity, Promotions, Management, Project Planning, Social Media Marketing