VMI Worldwide Hires Former XYZ Films Exec As President Of Global Sales:

EXCLUSIVE: VMI Worldwide has hired Scott Freije, former Vice President of Global Sales at XYZ Films, as President of Global Sales.

“I am excited to join Andre and the great team at VMI. The company is well-positioned for success, and I am thrilled to contribute to its growth in an ever-changing market,” Freije said of his appointment.

Freije was at XYZ Films for over seven years, working as Director of Sales before being promoted to VP. At the company, he brokered deals for the Berlin Competition pic BlackBerry, Arctic starring Mads Mikkelsen, and Mandy starring Nicolas Cage.

Prior to joining XYZ, he worked for Artist View Entertainment. He is a University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduate.

VMI Worldwide was launched in 2010 under CEO Andre Relis. Recent VMI titles include Darkness Of Man, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme; Corner Office, starring Jon Hamm; Come Out Fighting, starring Kellan Lutz and Tyrese Gibson; Clean with Adrien Brody; The Last Son, starring Sam Worthington, Colson Baker, Thomas Jane, and Heather Graham; Pups Alone, with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rob Schneider, and Dolph Lundgren. The company is also behind Arkansas, starring Vince Vaughn, Liam Hemsworth, and John Malkovich, and the 2021 SXSW title Sound Of Violence.

Relis added: “Scott’s vast knowledge of films along with his previous sales experience makes him a perfect asset to the VMI team. I am looking forward to the future growth of VMI under his new leadership.”

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