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Why Filmmakers Love Working With Argot

Argot Pictures, founded by Jim Browne in 2005, has distributed dozens of films, including Marshall Curry’s Academy Award®-nominated Street Fight, John Pirozzi’s Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll, Throw Down Your Heart, a documentary about legendary banjo player Béla Fleck, Stacy Peralta’s Crips and Bloods: Made in America, and Leah Warshawski & Todd Soliday’s Big Sonia.

Jim Browne

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Jim brings three decades of film industry experience to Argot Pictures. His innovative, hands-on approach to distribution emphasizes innovation and collaboration, helping independent filmmakers navigate a highly competitive marketplace while elevating the profile of their projects.

Jim is an experienced international film festival programmer, working for the Tribeca Film Festival (2005-2010), the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (2010-2014), and the Shanghai International Film Festival (2016-2018). 

Sofia Romero

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Sofia, originally from Mexico, recently earned her Master of Science in Media Management from The New School. She currently works at Argot Pictures, assisting with outreach and social media. As an aspiring creative in film distribution, Sofia is passionate about connecting independent voices and stories with wider audiences. Her most recent documentary fave is Fire of Love (2022). 

Rena Zhang

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Rena is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Media Studies at The New School. Born in Beijing and raised in Seattle, her multicultural background informs both her perspective and professional work. After exploring various roles across many stages of the filmmaking process, she discovered her passion lies in championing others' stories, and and those experiences have shaped her current career aspirations in film distribution. Some of her favorite films include Blow-Up, Frances Ha, and Fallen Angels.