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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). 

Nicole Tseng

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Nicole is a media professional based in New York City, with a production background and a global marketing mindset centered on audience engagement. She has worked in distribution and festival marketing with Argot Pictures, Rollin Studios, Jackpot Pictures, and the Prismatic Ground Film Festival, bringing a cross market perspective from her earlier work in the Taiwanese production industry. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in media management at Parsons School of Design, with a particular interest in bringing overlooked, independent films to the audiences they deserve.