Roadshow Films CEO to depart after 30 years

May 30, 2024 10:44

The CEO of Roadshow Films has announced he is stepping down from the role after 30 years with the organisation.

On Thursday, the film distributor confirmed that Joel Pearlman has decided to move on, having worked as CEO for the past near-12 years.

As one of the most respected film executives in the industry, Pearlman oversaw some of Roadshow Films’ biggest film releases, including the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises, The Dark Knight and Australian favourites such as The Dry, The Dish and Mad Max: Fury Road.

“My time at Village Roadshow has been such a remarkable chapter in my life and it is a bittersweet decision to move on to a new adventure,” Pearlman said in a statement.

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Neil Griffiths

Neil Griffiths is the Managing Editor of Mumbrella. He joined the company in October 2023.