FilmRise hires Dynamic TV, BBCS alum for new VP of int’l sales role

Emilia Nuccio

US-based producer and streamer FilmRise has appointed a former Dynamic Television, Echo Bridge and BBC Studios exec to the newly created position of VP of international sales.

Emilia Nuccio will oversee all international deals, be responsible for selling the FilmRise catalogue as well as new release and FilmRise co-productions into the international marketplace.

She reports to Melissa Wohl, SVP & head of sales at FilmRise, and joins having held roles including SVP of sales at Dynamic and president of international sales at Echo Bridge.

Nuccio has also had stints at Itsy Bitsy Entertainment Company and was VP of Latin American Sales at BBC Worldwide Americas (now known as BBC Studios), as well as being international director of sales at Mexico’s Televisa.

Danny Fisher, CEO at FilmRise, said Nuccio’s “innovative approach and strategic expertise will surely lead FilmRise to new and exciting avenues and opportunities for growth.”

Nuccio’s appointment is the latest addition for FilmRise, which hired a former Lionsgate and Vudu exec to oversee its digital operations at the start of the year.

Yesterday, Fremantle revealed it had hired former FilmRise exec Trey Durst to work across its AVOD and FAST operations.