In a shock departure, Arianna Bocco has stepped down as president of IFC Films after 17 years at the New York-based company.
Bocco, who was named president in December 2020 and has been a regular face on the festival and distribution circuit for many years, will be replaced in the interim by head of acquisitions Scott Shooman until a permanent successor is installed.
“I have big news to share! Bocco shared the news via Facebook on Friday. I am excited for what lies ahead!
“IFC Films is a vital and vibrant part of our business and we will continue to acquire, produce and distribute films across our IFC Films, Shudder and RLJE Films ecosystems,” Bocco posted on Facebook.
“We have complete and total confidence in Scott’s ability to run the business as Interim head and know that our film team will not miss a beat as it continues with a robust slate of releases and acquisitions. I’m excited for what comes next!”
“IFC Films is a vibrant and vital part of our business and we will continue to acquire, produce and distribute films across our IFC Films, Shudder and RLJE Films ecosystems,” IFC Films parent AMC networks said in a statement.
“We have full and total confidence in Scott’s ability to run the business as Interim head and know that our film team will not miss a beat as it proceeds forward with a robust slate of releases and acquisitions.”
Prior to IFC Films Bocco led the independent feature packaging division of the Gersh Agency in New York and before that worked at Miramax Films as senior vice-president of acquisitions.
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Shooman joined IFC Films in January 2022. After a long stint at Sony, he was previously employed at Endeavor Content and CBS Films.
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