Speaker Details

Full Name
Matt Soulos
Company
The Reset Collective
Title
Head of Sales and Distribution
Biography
Matthew is TRC’s Sydney based Head of Sales and Distribution, with over 20+ years’ experience, leading the respective Sales teams and strategies for Dendy Films, Icon Film Distribution and Transmission Films.

He has overseen the release of more than 300 films, generating over $350 million at the Australian Box Office, including – Slumdog Millionaire, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Rabbit Proof Fence, Brooklyn, In Bruges, Sweet Country, Paranormal Activity, Good Night & Good Luck, Volver, Calvary, Super Size Me, The Motorcycle Diaries, Carol, The Iron Lady, A Single Man and Lion.

With a proven ability to form and maintain strong relationships with exhibitors, film festivals and seasonal events, Matthew is a respected industry veteran, a skilled negotiator and mentor.

Prior to his time in Sales and Distribution, he was a Marketing Executive for former International Sales Company, Beyond Films Limited, working on the International Premieres of classic Australian Films such as Two Hands, Chopper, Looking For Alibrandi and Lantana.
What we're looking for from Ready, Steady, Pitch!
Reset is interested in high quality, international facing feature films for an adult (35-60 years old) audience. We are looking for engaging character driven stories by way of adaptation or stories based on true events. Project needs to perform for the local market and appeal to an international audience.