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Producer's Representatives, or Producer's Reps, aid film producers in selling films direct to studios and networks. Typically they act as a liaison between the film producer and film distributor. American producer's reps include: Blue Harbor Entertainment, Scotty Gelt, Jeff Dowd, Buffalo 8, Ben Yennie, Noor Ahmed, Andrew Herwitz. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. http://www.distribution.la/reps.html distribution.la, Producer Reps: Good Lobbyists or Used Car Salesmen?
  2. filmspecific.com, THE BEGINNER'S CRASH COURSE IN FILM DISTRIBUTION -- Part 8: Producer's Reps, International Sales Reps, Sales Agencies
  3. https://www.theguerrillarep.com/blog/what-does-a-producers-rep-do-anyway, WHAT DOES A PRODUCER'S REP DO ANYWAY?
  4. "5 Rules for Vetting Your Producer's Rep".