Pathe U.K. Exits Film Distribution as Head of Film Cameron McCracken Retires
variety.comElsa Keslassy International Correspondent Pathe U.K., the London-based division of the venerable French film and TV company, is folding its theatrical division to focus on premium scripted television content.
Cameron McCracken, the celebrated head of film at Pathe UK who exec produced movies such as Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionnaire,” Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” and Stephen Frears’ “The Queen,” will step down and retire at the end of the year.
Three key executives working for the division — Lee Bye, Lloyd Vanson and Michael Guerrero — will depart the company. McCracken, meanwhile, will keep working on several ongoing projects he initiated at Pathé, including a biopic of Alexander McQueen directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Under the strategic shift, Faith Penhale, who joined Pathe U.K. in 2022 as managing director, will continue leading the banner with a staff of 12 people.
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