JP Sarni

Head of International Content + Worldwide IP Acquisitions at Stampede Ventures

JP Sarni has a diverse work experience in the entertainment industry. Their most recent role was as the Head of International Content + Worldwide IP Acquisitions at Stampede Ventures, starting in February 2019. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of Worldwide Content Acquisitions at the same company starting in March 2018.

Before joining Stampede Ventures, JP Sarni was the Head of Development & Current at Cinema Gypsy Productions, Laurence Fishburne & Helen Sugland's production company, from September 2014 to July 2017. JP was responsible for both development and current programming, overseeing projects such as "COLLEGE-ISH" and "BRONZEVILLE."

Before Cinema Gypsy Productions, JP Sarni worked at Sonar Entertainment as the Vice President of Development & Literary Acquisitions from September 2013 to June 2014. In this role, they developed scripted drama for the international market and handled acquisitions of US television features for foreign output deals.

Prior to Sonar Entertainment, JP Sarni was the Vice President / Producer at aid+abet, Sam Martin's company, from February 2009 to December 2012. JP ran development for both film and television and brought in new material from various sources.

Before aid+abet, JP Sarni worked at HBO Films as an Executive Assistant (Development) from May 2008 to February 2009.

JP Sarni also has experience as a Line Producer for "The Pennhurst Project" in 2006, a Producer at Weird Sisters Films from 2002 to 2007, a Producer for the short film "Heartland" in 2006, an Office PA for "ALFIE" in 2005, and as a Senior Coordinator / Comedy & Talk Programming at Sirius Satellite Radio from July 2004 to June 2006.

JP Sarni attended Andover High School, although the specific dates are unknown. Following high school, JP pursued higher education at the Savannah College of Art and Design. At this institution, JP received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media and Performing Arts. No further information about JP's education history is provided.

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  • Head of International Content + Worldwide IP Acquisitions

    February, 2019 - present

  • Head of Worldwide Content Acquisitions

    March, 2018