EST N8 Appoints JP Villanueva As EVP Of Acquisitions & Global Distribution
By Liz Shackleton
Published on May 6, 2026.
Industry veteran Jan Paul Villanueva has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Acquisitions & Global Distribution, with over $100M in global revenue generated by his career spanning over 100 titles. Villanuveva will head up acquisitions and international partnerships as EST N8 expands its sales and distribution activity across the premium independent film space. He will report to the company's Head of Studios, Sophie Shi, and will focus on connecting high-value IP and curated film slates to audiences and distributors worldwide.
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