Interview with Kathy Sharp - Publicity & Promotions Manager WA for Sony Pictures
The Popcorn Panel PodcastShow Notes
Kathy Sharp is a publicity and promotions veteran with over three decades of experience in the film distribution and exhibition industry. She started out learning programming and building payroll systems at Channel 7 before taking a casual role with Hoyts Fox Columbia TriStar Films. Her role quickly expanded as she learned every facet of film distribution, from sales and bookings to accounts, exhibitor relations, and publicity. When the joint venture split, she took on the rol...
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