WIE Speaker Series with Jim Orr

​Jim Orr, the current President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures, has lead release strategies for your Oscar winning favorites like Oppenheimer and Wicked and upcoming surefire box office hits like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Previously during his tenure at Universal, he has proudly served as EVP and General Sales Manager of Domestic Distribution and President of Domestic Distribution at Focus Features where he over saw the release of such hits as The Danish Girl, London Has Fallen, and Nocturnal Animals.

​Beyond his work in distribution, Orr is passionate about public health, education, and children's advocacy. He served as President, Board Chairman, and is a current Board of Trustees member of the Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneer Foundation. The foundation provides financial aid for film and distribution professionals and operates "Brave Beginnings," a neonatal grant program which funds state-of-the-art equipment for NICUs across the country. In addition, Orr serves on the advisory board for Lollipop Theater Network, an organization that brings theatrical release movies screenings to hospitalized children around the USA. He's a past member of the Board of Variety, the Children's Charity of Southern California, and was involved in the construction of Boyle Heights, Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club.

​☑️ RSVP now to listen to Jim discuss his career journey and distribution insights on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at 10am PT.

​💛  This speaker series is sponsored by The Boxoffice Company.

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