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Andrew Karpen, Bleecker Street Founder and Respected Independent Film Executive, Dies at 59


Published on 2025-04-30 02:04:14 - Variety
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  • Andrew Karpen, a widely respected film executive and founder of Bleecker Street Films, died on Monday. He was 59.

Andrew Karpen, the founder and CEO of Bleecker Street, a prominent independent film company, passed away at the age of 59 due to complications from cancer. Karpen, who started Bleecker Street in 2014, was known for his significant contributions to the film industry, including the distribution of acclaimed films such as "Trumbo," "Captain Fantastic," and "Logan Lucky." Before founding Bleecker Street, he held key positions at Focus Features and FilmDistrict, where he was instrumental in the success of films like "Brokeback Mountain" and "The King's Speech." His leadership and passion for cinema left a lasting impact on the independent film community, and he is survived by his wife, two children, and a brother.

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