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TAORMINA HEAD BARRETT WISSMAN ON WOOING DISNEY FOR ‘INDIANA JONES’; NEXT GEN BELLA THORNE EVENT & JOHN LANDIS’ ITALIAN SUPERSTAR STATUS
Barrett Wissman is gearing up for his inaugural edition of the Taormina Film Festival as the newly appointed Executive and co-Artistic Director of the Sicily-set event, running from June 23 to July 1. Unfolding in the hilltop town of Taormina…
Variety
TAORMINA FILM FESTIVAL CHIEF BARRETT WISSMAN ON REBOOTING THE ITALIAN EVENT WITH ‘INDIANA JONES,’ BELLA THORNE, TEYANA TAYLOR, AND AN INDIE VIBE
The Taormina Film Festival, one of Italy’s oldest movie celebrations, has undergone many makeovers through the years. Held since the mid-1950s in the Sicilian resort that recently got a promotional boost as the location of “The White Lotus” Season Two…
Cinema Daily US
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BARRETT WISSMAN ABOUT THE 69TH TAORMINA FILM FESTIVAL
Barrett Wissman was brought on board just two-and-a-half months before the festival’s kick-off. The business man from Texas has been the Chairman of IMG Artists, the global leader in the performing arts talent management, for the last 20 years…
Imola Music Academies
BARRETT WISSMAN CAPO DELLA IMG ARTISTS ENTRA NEL CDA DELLA FONDAZIONE
Imola, 20 luglio 2022. Barrett Wissman, uno dei più importanti rappresentanti dell’artist management mondiale, numero uno dell’agenzia artistica IMG con sedi a New York, Los Angeles, Parigi, Londra, Hannover e Singapore…
The New York Times
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN, A SUMMER FESTIVAL OF GOOD LIVING
CORTONA, Italy:— You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the movie: here’s your chance to laze under the Tuscan sun, unwinding to the strains of a classical concerto, knocking back the local rosso with a plate of truffle-topped pasta, just soaking up the dolce vita…
San Francisco Chronicle
THE PRODIGY BEHIND NAPA’S FESTIVAL DEL SOLE
Barrett Wissman is all about the perfect pairing. As the co-founder of Napa’s Festival del Sole, he brings world-class musicians and performers and juxtaposes them with world-class experiences with wine and food. At age 11, he paired up with major symphony orchestras…
International Arts Manager
SINCE BARRETT WISSMAN BECAME INVOLVED WITH IMG ARTISTS, THE COMPANY HAS BEEN EXPANDING WITH NEW OFFICES AND FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD.
There was a time not so long ago when IMG, along with CAMI, dominated artist management. The power they wielded gave them an unprecedented level of influence and control; and that was quickly turned into serious money…
San Francisco Chronicle
HEARTFELT SOUL OF NAPA’S FESTIVAL DEL SOLE
Like a fine vintage wine, the Festival del Sole has blossomed into a mighty summer music series celebrating the enological and cultural bounty of Napa Valley. During its 10th anniversary season, the festival offerings have expanded in depth, breadth and deep-pocket fundraising…
Entrepeneur
THIS ENTREPRENEUR HELPS CELEBRITIES HARNESS THEIR FAME TO BUILD THEIR BRANDS
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Barrett Wissman, chairman of IMG Artists and managing director of social media management firm Two Pillar Management. IMG Artists, a leading global arts and entertainment representation firm…
The Business Times
BARRETT WISSMAN: RENAISSANCE MAN
Barrett Wissman, an entrepreneur, purchased IMG Artists from IMG parent Co. and turned it into one of the leading international arts management group with the most diverse lines of business. Barrett Wissman is an individual who sees innovation in differentiation…