Justin DiPietro Relaunching Indie Distributor MPI Media Group & Dark Sky Films
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Indie film vet Justin DiPietro has been named EVP of MPI Media Group and Dark Sky Films and will oversee the relaunch of the distribution labels with an aim on expanding the company’s global footprint and identifying larger scale projects and releases.
DiPietro will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s distribution operations and marketing efforts, including marketing and business development.
Previously, DiPietro led marketing, publicity and distribution efforts at Oscar-winning distributor Cohen Media Group after serving as Director of Sales and Distribution at Netflix.
DiPietro managed and helped develop theatrical and Academy campaigns for several award-nominated titles, including 2023’s Best Foreign Film Academy Award nominee IO Capitano and two 2020 Best Picture Oscar nominees, Mank and The Trial of the Chicago 7.
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