eOne's new int'l sales arm will get busy

The Berlinale might be too soon for eOne's new London-based worldwide film sales division to unveil a slate of photos in the European Film Market, nevertheless its executives have been in town to speak to purchasers concerning the new direction of their growing sales, financing and distribution activities. Its foreign sales division is silently marketing a brand new Atom Egoyan pic, "Captive," so it intends to unveil at Cannes in May. Pic is really a thriller in regards to a guy trying to find his daughter but other plot particulars they are under systems. The organization has additionally hired former Protagonist Pictures sales professional Charlotte now Van Weede as mind of worldwide sales. Van Weede has additionally labored at Summit Intl. and Intermedia. In November, eOne introduced it had been shifting its sales division to London from the Toronto base inside a move likely to herald a substantial expansion in eOne's sales. Former Icon prexy and Polygram senior Vice president of purchases and biz matters Sally Caplan was hired controlling director. The Toronto team remains headed by professional Vice president Charlotte now Mickie, who'll still handle sales and distribution of Canadian features including "Hopes for a Existence," "Keyhole" and "13 Eeri" in the EFM. The organization, that is searching for larger and much more mainstream photos, is anticipated to bow its slate at Cannes in May. Mickie's team continues to pay attention to Canadian specialist photos, that it established fact. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com