Jeff Goldstein, President, Global Theatrical Distribution of Warner Bros. Pictures has been named as the 2026 recipient of the “International Distributor of the Year” award at CineEurope. The award will be presented during CineEurope on Tuesday, 23 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.
“CineEurope is proud to honor Jeff Goldstein with the 2026 Distributor of the Year Award,” said Andrew Sunshine, President of The Film Expo Group. “Jeff has been an unwavering champion of the theatrical experience, consistently delivering films that resonate with audiences worldwide while strengthening the vital partnership between studios and exhibitors. His leadership at Warner Bros. Pictures has helped drive the continued success and evolution of the global box office,” continued Sunshine.
Erica Seidman, Film Expo Group Vice President added, “Jeff’s passion for theatrical distribution and his dedication to delivering exceptional films to audiences around the world make him truly deserving of this recognition,” continued Seidman. “His ability to navigate an ever-evolving marketplace while maintaining strong relationships with exhibition partners has been instrumental in Warner Bros. Pictures’ continued global success.”
Welcoming today’s announcement, UNIC CEO Laura Houlgatte stated, “We are delighted to recognise Jeff Goldstein as CineEurope’s 2026 Distributor of the Year,” said Laura Houlgatte, CEO of UNIC. “His work has brought a diverse range of films to audiences, and following Warner Bros.’ outstanding performance in 2025, this recognition also reflects the strength of his leadership and the continued impact of his work across international markets.”
Jeff Goldstein is the President of Global Theatrical Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures, where he oversees all aspects of the company’s distribution activities worldwide, including filmmaker and exhibitor relations, release dating and patterns, business strategy, sales and administration, and specialty/premium formats. Additionally, he manages Warner Bros. Pictures’ extensive international distribution network, which includes both affiliate offices and third-party partnerships. Goldstein partners with Marketing and his team is responsible for distributing a diverse range of films each year, including titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, and DC Studios.
A highly respected leader in the distribution field, Goldstein most recently served as President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. Goldstein is a graduate of Syracuse University. He began his career at the company as an intern in the Los Angeles office and quickly climbed the ranks, holding various roles across regional sales offices. Over the years, his leadership and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the company’s distribution strategy and global success.
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