Sidney Ganis

Biography

Born 01/08/1940

Experienced executive who has worked successfully with many of Hollywood's major studios, most often in the areas of marketing and publicity. Starting out with Twentieth Century-Fox as a staff writer and contact person, Ganis later held positions with Columbia, Seven Arts and Warner Brothers, where...
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Awards

  • In 1983, received NATO Chairman's Marketing Award
  • In 1982, received Emmy for Outstanding Informational Special

Highlights

  • In 2005, Elected in his first term as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • In 1996, Left Columbia in July; formed production company, Out of the Blue Productions; signed production deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • In 1992, Named executive vice president of Columbia Pictures and Columbia's president of marketing and distribution in March; relinquished duties as executive vice president of Sony Pictures Entertainment

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