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.
A.C. NEEL
Partner
Before joining Radiant, Neel worked at Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment with efforts across acquisitions, domestic distribution, and international sales. Neel is also a filmmaker, serving as the Co-Executive Producer on the Sundance award-winning UNION, as well writing and producing the narrative feature film WE GREW UP HERE.
Neel has an M.A. in Theology & Film from Fuller Theological Seminary, and he is the former Director of Programming for Level Ground, a Los Angeles-based arts organization that champions LGBTQ+ and BIPOC voices. Neel also speaks about film distribution and sales for universities and non-profits, including providing industry insights to filmmakers at the International Financing Forum, participants in the Film Independent industry connect events, and members of Film Fatales.
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.