Jeff van Rens

Public Relations Manager EMEA at Funko

Jeff van Rens has a diverse background in various companies and roles. Their most recent position is as a Public Relations Manager EMEA at Funko, starting in October 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Film and TV Production Coordinator from August 2020 to June 2021. From 2018 to 2020, Jeff served as the Head of Global Public Relations & Celebrity Partnerships at Merlin Entertainments, where they developed partnerships and tailored publicity campaigns for entertainment attractions worldwide. Before that, they worked as a Creative Media, Publicity & Project Manager at Merlin Entertainments from 2015 to 2018. Jeff also has experience as a Production and Location Manager at Silver Squid Productions, a Senior Media Tutor at The Smith Family, a Production Assistant/Traffic Coordinator at Rotor Studios, a Production Coordinator at Plaza Films, and an Associate Producer at Ogilvie Films. Jeff started their career in the industry as a Production & Set Runner in various roles from 2011 to 2012.

Jeff van Rens has a Diploma of Film Production from Vancouver Film School, where they studied various aspects of filmmaking including producing, directing, production design, cinematography, and 1st assistant directing. Jeff also holds a Diploma of Screen Writing from Fremantle Film and Television Institute, specializing in playwriting and screenwriting. However, no specific information is available regarding the start and end years of their education at these institutions.

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  • Public Relations Manager EMEA

    October, 2021 - present