Regys Badi

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in the film industry. Proven track record as a Producer and Head of Film, with expertise in post-production, film distribution and acquisition, digital strategy, marketing, writing, and film direction. Skilled in developing innovative strategies to enhance production efficiency and drive business growth.

New Business Manager and Director Rep at Armoury Films (2025-09 – 2026-07)

• Led the commercial representation and strategic positioning of a roster of Directors across advertising, branded content, and short-form production.
• Drove new business development and revenue growth through securing opportunities with leading creative agencies and brands, and collaborators.
• Built and maintained industry relationships, strengthening the company's market presence and expanding its client and collaborator network.
• Guided pitch strategy and creative alignment between directors and clients, improving competitiveness and success rate on high-value briefs.

Co-Founder, Head of Film & Partnerships (Freelance) at Minute Shorts (2018-09 – 2026-03)

• Led the platform's film content strategy in line with brand values and audience growth targets.
• Build and manage relationships with filmmakers, sales agents, distributors, and festivals.
• Produce events from end to end, managing venue logistics, tech support, and client/talent communication.
• Oversee full content delivery workflow, ensuring timely and effective distribution of films, while supporting business growth. Exploring distribution, and promotional opportunities with third parties.
• Research and pitch to potential clients for new partnerships and collaborations.
• Curate engaging, diverse film selections that reflect the platform's mission and vision. Staying ahead of industry trends to identify upcoming filmmakers and timely topics.
• Mentor content team members to support their professional growth and development.
• Negotiate licensing agreements and manage rights clearances.
• Monitor budgets, performance metrics, and report on KPIs.

Marketing & Membership Executive at The Chiswick Cinema (2023-07 – 2025-03)

• Develop and implement a membership growth strategy to acquire new members throughout the year to hit our budget targets.
• Plan and facilitate Member feedback and drop-in sessions to improve engagement and retention.
• Strategise, produce and write clear communication to Members about exclusive events and meet KPI's and delivery of the event to report back to ownership and investors.
• Provide programming support, schedule and generate ideas for major and independent film releases.
• Develop and execute special promotions and offers to Members regularly.
• Present results on a regular basis to line manager on the progress as well as plans for the future.
• Ad hoc distribution, production, marketing & social media activity.

Assistant Producer (Contract) at Disney EMEA (2021-11 – 2022-08)

• Acting as a liaison between various production and development departments.
• Overseeing the Production Team when setting shoots up, coordinating actors and any other necessary shoot requirements for digital and press junkets.
• Coordinating and running meetings with the team, as well as presenting new data and reports, while maintaining and filing the necessary data for use later.
• Arrange, track and record COVID test bookings to support the Studios publicity events and engagement.
• Liaise with external test providers and talent (or PAs to talent).
• Provide updates and reports to Publicity team and US stakeholders as to status of test completion.
• Manage the relationship and comms with the Publicity team to ensure the smooth running of day to day activities and events.
• Budgeting, billing and invoicing from external suppliers.

Film Operations Analyst at Ourscreen (2019-10 – 2021-10)

• Working on all platform operations, screenings logistics, liaising with cinema, right holders and screening hosts.
• Data entry, content creation and copywriting.
• Contribute to develop and implement improved operating models. Supporting on the delivery of all internal and external projects.
• Generate and analyse data to measure success and improve platform operations. Supporting bookkeeper and accountant with all box office revenue.
• Supporting the team to ensure all UK-wide screenings go ahead successfully each week.

Team Assistant at Great Point Media (2018-05 – 2019-05)

• Becoming a key member in the sales arm of the London company.
• The smooth management of the contracts process from signature, invoicing, delivery and all the way through to release.
• Maintaining and coordinating key relations with Production and Distributors along the way. As GPM acted as the middleman.
• Copywriting; with a keen focus on marketing materials.
• Handling material orders and managing service agents; which requires specific knowledge of the technical specifications in film.
• Implementing festival strategy and film market attendance for the international sales team.

BA Hons in Sports Science – University of Chichester (2011 – 2014)

Short Course in The Art of Industry: Festivals & Distribution – University College London (2019 – 2020)

4 A-Levels in English Language, French, Psychology and PE – Haverstock 6th Form (2008 – 2011)