Julie Whang

Julie Whang has 15 years experience in independent film distribution, exhibition, promotion and operations. Currently she is the Director of Non-Theatrical Sales at Tugg, the leading crowdsourcing web platform for theatrical screenings. Her previous position was the Director of Distribution and Sales at Women Make Movies, the largest distributor of films by and about women. Her accomplishments include working successfully in all facets of distribution from acquiring films, marketing, sales, contract negotiations and fulfillment. Julie has served on the documentary jury for the Austin Asian American Film Festival and is a member of the board for the National Media Market, the leading conference for media buyers and exhibitors. Julie has an MS in Nonprofit Management from the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy at the New School and BA in Visual Arts Media from the University of California, San Diego.

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