Radiant Films International is a global film sales agency focusing on mainstream and independent theatrical features and specialized television programming in the international marketplace.
MIMI STEINBAUER
PRESIDENT / CEO
Mimi Steinbauer launched Radiant Films International to bring quality commercial films to the worldwide marketplace. With well over 20 years experience in the film industry, Steinbauer brings knowledge and passion to the films that Radiant Films finances and/or sells.
Prior to launching Radiant, Steinbauer ran Hyde Park International where she was instrumental in acquiring, financing and selling such films as Academy Award nominated BLUE VALENTINE starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, Robert Rodriguez’s MACHETE starring Robert De Niro and Jessica Alba, and GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE starring Nicolas Cage.
Steinbauer was previously Vice President of Distribution at New Line Cinema, Sales and Distribution Consultant for Voltage Pictures, President of International Sales and Distribution at Franchise Pictures, and Head of International Television at Trimark Pictures. Over the course of her career Steinbauer has been instrumental in securing financing and/or selling over 500 films including THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, THE HURT LOCKER, THE MATRIX, RUSH HOUR 2, THE NOTEBOOK and THREE KINGS.
Steinbauer, who began her career as an Assistant Director in Austria, has a Masters degree in Film Producing from the Peter Stark Program at USC, as well as a Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution and International Peacekeeping from Pepperdine School of Law. She has served as a teaching assistant at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and is a certified yoga instructor.
KARIS ALDRIDGE
Head of Sales
Karis Aldridge, who joined Radiant Films International in spring 2022, is a sales and marketing freelancer, podcast host and producer. An alumni of Creative Access, the last 6 years have seen her contribute to the industry through film sales, marketing and distribution, working at established UK companies Goldcrest Films and HanWay Films. In 2019, Karis participated in the Creative England Producing Course, offering her sales and distribution skillset to support and connect with upcoming UK producers. Over the last 2 years she’s been at a creative AV agency specialising in entertainment marketing and producing AV promotional assets for film and tv.
In 2020 she launched her own podcast, which was nominated for the category of best diversity and inclusion. She’s also a member of the MEFA network, supporting BAME members of the MEDIA industry. In March 2022, Karis joined BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) as one of their Young Committee Members on the Advisory Board.
HANNAH KEOGH
Acquisitions Executive & Festival Strategist
Prior to completing her BA in Film & Television from Bond University, Hannah was selected to attend Berlinale in 2018 as a part of the Creative Minds Program where she joined Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment as their International Market Intern. Hannah was invited back to Cannes and AFM with Electric later that year. This experience led Hannah to join Umbrella Entertainment as their Theatrical Marketing Coordinator in 2019. Since then, Hannah has navigated the freelance landscape working across High-Budget Productions as an Associate Producer along with her part-time Acquisitions Consulting. Hannah now joins the Radiant team full-time in 2023 accompanied by her international relocation from Australia to London.
ANDREW NEEL
Partner
Andrew Neel joined Radiant Films International in 2019 after two years at Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment, where he worked in Development, Acquisitions, Domestic Sales, and International Distribution. Neel worked directly with Steve Saltman, Head of Domestic Sales, on the pitch that landed the upcoming series “Almost Paradise” at WGN America. Neel has a M.A. in Theology & Film from Fuller Theological Seminary, and he is the former Director of Programming for Level Ground, an LA-based arts non-profit that hosts LGBTQ+ narrative and documentary films screenings to foster empathy in audiences.
KELSEA DENNEY
Sales & Marketing Manager
Kelsea Denney joined Radiant Films International in spring 2022 after spending a year working in production. Kelsea worked as assistant director at Sol House Film in Indianapolis, creating over 30 music & client videos before moving to Los Angeles. Once in L.A., she worked on various sets ranging from television to features to live productions including the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards and Nickelodeon’s Noggin’ Knows. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Film & Media Production.