Alessandra Pavan Bernacchi

Vice President, Global Sales Strategy at IMAX

Alessandra Pavan Bernacchi has extensive work experience in the entertainment industry. Alessandra started their career as a Business Affairs Intern at Lionsgate in 2011. Alessandra then worked as a Feature Film Development Intern at Warner Bros. in 2012 and as a Production Intern at Skydance Productions from August 2012 to January 2013.

In 2013, Alessandra joined STX Entertainment as a Coordinator and later moved on to Good Universe as an International Sales Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. Alessandra then worked at Black Bear Pictures, LLC as a Creative Coordinator for six months in 2016.

Since 2017, Alessandra has been working at IMAX, where they held various roles. Alessandra started as a Senior Manager for Theatre Development in Europe and Africa from March 2017 to March 2020. Alessandra then became the Director of Theatre Development for EMEA from March 2020 to March 2022. From March 2022 to October 2023, they served as the Vice President of Theatre Development, EMEA. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Global Sales Strategy at IMAX.

Overall, Alessandra Pavan Bernacchi has demonstrated a strong career progression in the entertainment industry, with a focus on sales, development, and coordination roles.

Alessandra Pavan Bernacchi has a diverse education history in the fields of film, TV producing, business, management, arts, culture, and entertainment. Alessandra obtained a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Film and TV Producing from the University of Southern California, specializing in the Peter Stark Program from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Certificate in Business and Management of Entertainment from UCLA in 2011. Alessandra also holds a Certificate in Management of Cultural Institutions from the American University in Dubai in 2010. Alessandra completed their undergraduate studies at Università Bocconi, where they achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics and Management of the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment in 2010. In addition, they participated in a Universal Producing and Directing Program offered by the University of Southern California in 2008. Alessandra received their secondary education at Collegio San Carlo, completing the Liceo Classico program from 1994 to 2007. Alessandra also gained a Certificate in British Film History from the University of Cambridge in 2005.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, Global Sales Strategy

    October, 2023 - present

  • Vice President, Theatre Development, EMEA

    March, 2022

  • Director, Theatre Development, EMEA

    March, 2020

  • Senior Manager, Theatre Development, Europe And Africa

    March, 2017