Arianna Bocco, president of IFC Films, is leaving the company

Arianna Bocco, president of IFC Films, is on board with the distributor, Deadline has confirmed.

The shocking news for the New York indie world comes just days after the 17-year IFC veteran was honored at New York Women in Film & Television’s (NYWIFT) premier fundraising event, the annual Muse Awards gala.

Bocco, meanwhile, will be replaced by IFC’s head of acquisitions, Scott Shooman. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group and CBS Films Bold joined last year. A long-term replacement is being sought. Talk about a revolving door at IFC.

We are still trying to figure out what happened here. Meanwhile, Bocco released the following statement on social media: “I have big news to share! After careful consideration, I have resigned from my position as president of IFC Films to pursue other opportunities. I’m so proud of the team at IFC Films that I’ve worked with for the past 17 years, what we’ve achieved and their hard work, compassion and dedication over many great years of doing… what we all love – and that’s a great offer of support Artists and great films. I know the team is in good hands with Scott, who will continue the mission that has pushed us all forward in our careers. I’m excited to see what comes next.”

Bocco was appointed president of IFC Films in December 2020 after being the only distributor to bring product to the few movie theaters that bravely succeeded during Covid while the major circuits were closed. It included Dave Franco as director, The rent. At the time of her appointment, Bocco replaced outgoing IFC Films co-chair Lisa Schwartz.

AMC Networks had only this to say: “IFC Films is a vibrant and important part of our business and we will continue to acquire, produce and distribute films within our IFC Films, Shudder and RLJE Films ecosystems.”

“We have every confidence in Scott’s ability to lead the company as interim head and know that our film team will miss nothing as they move forward with a robust slate of releases and acquisitions,” the company added of Bocco’s sudden, stunning film departure . fall.

Since joining IFC Films in 2006, Bocco has been responsible for all film pickups at the company. Under her stewardship, the label acquired, produced and distributed hundreds of films, including Richard Linklater’s childhood, a Golden Globe winner for Best Picture (Drama) and six-time Academy Award nominee, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress winner; Winner of the Palme d’Or by Cristian Mungiu 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days; The political satire of Armando Iannucci Stalin’s death and Oscar-nominated up to date; Abbas Kiarostami Certified copy; by Werner Herzog Cave of Forgotten Dreams; Oscar-nominated documentary by David France How to survive a plague; Michael Winterbottoms The journey Series; by Jennifer Kent The Babydook and second feature The Nightingale; Oscar nominated by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardennes Two days, one night; Oliver Assayas’s personal shopper; Clouds of Sils Maria; nonfiction; Hirokazu Kore Eda The truth; and that of Christian Petzold Phoenix and is on its way get rid of.

Notable recent and upcoming releases include a 2022 Oscar nomination and Gotham and Independent Spirit Award nominations corsage by director Marie Kreutzer; the 2022 Oscar shortlist Bad axe by director David Siev, winner of the Critics’ Choice Award for Best First Documentary; and the winner of the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Film Festival happen by Audrey Diwan; as well as upcoming comedies To paint written and directed by Brit McAdams and starring Owen Wilson.

Prior to IFC, Bocco worked in indie film packaging at Gersh NYC, as SVP Acquisition at Miramax and before that as VP Acquisition at New Line and Fine Line. . At Miramax, she helped acquire notable films such as Zach Braff’s garden state and that of Tom McCarthy The station agent.

Variety was the first to hear about Bocco.