Bob and Jeanne Berney depart FilmDistrict

Above: Jeanne and Bob Berney with 'Don't Hesitate in the Dark' producer Guillermo del Toro (middle). Bob and Jeanne Berney are departing since the top distribution professionals at FilmDistrict, that's getting together all methods to La.The Berneys, who grew to become an associate of Graham King's operation this past year, mentioned they wish to remain in NY. FilmDistrict made the announcement Friday. The Berneys continues handling FilmDistrict releases until March 1 including individuals of "The Rum Diary," which bowed softly last weekend, and Angelina Jolie's "Inside the Land of Blood stream and Honey," which bows 12 ,. 23.Bob Berney continues within the publish as prexy of theatrical distribution as will spouse Jeanne R. Berney in their slot as professional V . p . of promoting.InchIt is been a good chance to get familiar with the good thing inside the independent film business inside the a year ago,Inch Bob Berney mentioned in the statement. "When I trust the entire process of FilmDistrict, I remain dedicated to my roots and family in NY, where there's a thrilling film community. They Jeanne which i come up with in NY and Chicago are high quality which we each is pleased with the task we now have done as well as the great accomplishments we now have had. If perhaps my co-employees at FilmDistrict all the best inside the a very long time.InchFilmDistrict saw success having its first releases "Insidious" and "Soul Surfer" (through the new the new sony) taken.Frank Berney left from short-were living niche distribber Apparition in May 2010 round the eve in the Cannes Film Festival and gone to live in FilmDistrict a few several days later as King's distribution operation specific to find the chance created with the major studios' vary from handling smaller sized photos lately. Berney is much better recognized for controlling the distribution of "The Passion in the Christ," "Indication" and "My Large Body body fat Greek Wedding." He later headed niche distrib Picturehouse, which was shuttered by Warner Bros. couple of years ago.The NY employees are actually offered the opportunity to stay in their current jobs using the finish of year. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com